Registered Nurse 2-4

SUMMARY

This evolving position is in the Operations Division with the Oklahoma City-County Health Department (OCCHD). The Registered Nurse in the Children First Program is responsible for providing professional nursing services by conducting a series of home visitation consultations with first-time mothers to ensure quality nursing care is provided to clients; both the mother and the baby from prenatal care until the baby reaches two years of age. The Children First Program follows the guidelines of Dr. David Old's "Nurse Family Partnership Model" for nurse home visitors.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a summary of the duties and responsibilities commonly found within this classification. All employees must maintain a commitment to the OCCHD's mission, vision, and strategic goals. This summary is not meant to be all-inclusive, thus other related activities or tasks may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Contact potential clients and complete the enrollment process. Perform physical and developmental examinations and assessments. Generate reports. Evaluate health history and status of client. Determine appropriate treatments. Recommend referrals to community resources. Provide counseling to caregivers and clients. Collaborate with other professionals involved with providing services to clients. Assist with Community Outreach for client and referral source recruitment. Complete Children First Nurse Family Partnership training within program guidelines. Maintain records. Provide instructions and training. Serve as a preceptor for an intern. Drive to off‑site locations to perform job duties as needed. Complete required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position. At the direction of OCCHD Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health Officer or designee, the employee will be assigned a variety of specific job duties and responsibilities as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Team (i.e., Bioterrorism Response Program). As a member of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program Team, the employee is required to complete all necessary emergency responder training and may be designated as a member of the first‑responder team. Receive Quality Improvement (QI) training deemed necessary by their supervisor, in accordance with the department’s PHAB Accredited status and commitment to continuous quality improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Valid Oklahoma Registered Nurse License required. BSN, ADN or Diploma in Nursing. Valid Oklahoma driver license required. Certified in CPR. Level 2 – No experience required. Level 3 – One year professional nursing experience required. Level 4 – Two years professional nursing experience required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Skill in performing physical examinations. Skill in using appropriate medical tools and equipment. Skill in obtaining and recording information accurately. Knowledge of nursing practice legal issues. Knowledge of laboratory methods and investigative techniques. Ability to use a personal computer. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to communicate with persons both orally and in writing using tact and diplomacy. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to follow safe working practices and procedures. Ability to follow established policies, procedures, guidelines, and orders. Willingness to assume responsibility for work product.

WORKING CONDITIONS

No smoking or use of non‑smoking tobacco products is allowed at any time while conducting OCCHD business or in OCCHD vehicles. No use of cell phones or electronic wireless communications while driving a motor vehicle on OCCHD business. Subject to driving to off‑site locations in varying weather and conditions to perform job duties. Subject to exposure to disagreeable working conditions (clients' homes, neighborhoods). Subject to exposure to infectious diseases. Subject to prolonged periods of standing and/or walking. Required to wear protective equipment in certain situations. May be required to wear a HEPA filter mask if working in the communicable disease clinic; limited facial hair is allowed. OSHA category: performs tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Position may require telecommuting from home.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Arm/hand steadiness and digital dexterity to perform procedures such as venipuncture and injections, draft documents and fill forms. Vision sufficient to read written communications and monitor displays. Flexibility and coordination to operate a motor vehicle as needed. Speech and hearing sufficient to communicate face‑to‑face, via telephone or in a public place. Flexibility and strength to lift objects weighing up to 35 pounds and move equipment and supplies up to 35 pounds. Flexibility to bend over exam tables; stoop to pick up objects from floor.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This position requires frequent contact with various OCCHD personnel to give and receive information, as well as with clients/caregivers to provide services. The employee also may have contact with state and community employees, hospital and clinic personnel, and with physicians. Tact and diplomacy are required in the performance of duties. The employee may be required to deal with temperamental persons on occasion.

SUPERVISION GIVEN AND RECEIVED/ACCOUNTABILITY

The employee performs job duties under the supervision of the immediate supervisor. Work product is subject to both specific and general review. The employee has no supervisory responsibilities and has no direct accountability for budget, money or materials.

CONDITIONAL

Employees who fall into the following categories are in conditional employment positions: a) Executive Management; b) Leadership including, but not limited to Administrators, Managers and Officers, who serve at the pleasure of the OCCHD Chief Executive Officer and Chief Health Officer; c) certain other OCCHD employees whose salaries, benefits, and/or overhead are based on available funds such as, but not limited to revenue generating contracts, grants, or fee‑for‑service revenue. In other words, if the funding or the program is terminated, cancelled, or non‑renewed, your employment terminates automatically. This position may be partially or fully funded by a grant.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The employee must have an operating vehicle available for use when field duties are required. Will be compliant on recommended immunizations required by the CDC as a healthcare worker within 30 days of hire. Exceptions accepted with documented medical or religious accommodation. OCCHD will provide vaccinations at no cost to the employee. May be required to work outside of regular business hours or assigned shift hours due to job responsibilities. Out of state travel may be required.

BENEFITS

15 days per year of annual leave. 15 days per year of sick leave. 15 paid holidays annually. A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account. A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.

AA/EOE

AA/EOE #J-18808-Ljbffr Oklahoma City County Health Department