REGISTERED NURSE SPECIALIST

Registered Nurse Specialist

This is a highly responsible Registered Nurse Specialist position exercising independent judgment when providing health education, support, and case management/care coordination to improve pregnancy outcomes, child health and development and the prenatal life period to a culturally diverse population of pregnant women, infants, and children under 3 years of age. Maintains confidentiality regarding all client's information. This position performs a wide range of duties under limited supervision of the Senior Community Health Nursing Supervisor (SCHNS). Ensures that all data set(s) under this position's responsibilities are available to those that need to know, protects the integrity of those assigned data set(s), and assists the Security Coordinator as needed to comply with policies and procedures described in Security Policy 3 – area of responsibilities. Travel is required. The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business. State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. § 287.17). May be required to use personal vehicle. Responsible for providing intense case management/care coordination and outreach activities to a large high-risk complex Healthy Start case load according to the regulations of the Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines. Activities include scheduling appointments, making telephone calls to clients and health care providers, conducting required home visits to complete Healthy Start pathways, prenatal and postnatal comprehensive assessments, care coordination services, completing infants and toddlers Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), and initiating referrals for those children that are not meeting developmental milestones and be able to work with clients of diverse backgrounds and values. Provides community referrals based upon the needs of the client and family. Assesses and evaluates the clients' Individual Plan of Care with each client encounter, assists clients in making physicians' appointments. Responsible for developing, updating, and coordinating a Family Support Plan for each Healthy Start family. Care coordination services also include outreach and consultation with community agencies and physicians to minimize obstacles in accessing services. Documents and codes all services based upon Healthy Start Standards and Guidelines and established protocols in the client electronic record. Provides health education to Health Start families to include anticipatory guidance, prenatal and postnatal education, inter- conception care, family planning, breastfeeding, smoking cessation, ASQ screenings as indicated using evidence based established curriculums and clinical pathways. These services may be provided one on one with clients or in a group setting. Participate in Interdisciplinary Team case conferences. Monitors State Performance Measures and Birth Outcome Reports. Participates in mandatory monthly Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) meetings. Participates in services and staff development as it relates to job performance. Provide education to potential clients within the WIC Department regarding the Healthy Start program. Engage with individuals to assess potential eligibility, explain program services and benefits, and encourage enrollment in Healthy Start. Facilitate referrals and provide information to support access to program services. Participates in after-hour events that may include annual community baby shower, educational classes, etc. Consults and/or participates in staffing as needed and reviews records for quality improvement as assigned. Evaluates and reviews caseload on a periodic basis with nursing supervisor. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing and skills in the application of nursing in Maternal and Child Health. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate large work assignments. Ability to provide case management/care coordination services to clients. Ability to identify community resources. Ability to demonstrate competency in using electronic health records, evidence based educational curriculums, and Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive).

Qualifications: Minimum: Valid and current Florida Registered Nursing License or a multi-state license from another compact state. Valid driver's license. Experience working with a culturally diverse population. 1-3 years' experience in Maternal or Child Health. Preferred: Case management/care coordination experience (3+ years). Home visiting experience (1-3 years). Experience working with electronic medical records. Experience working in Public Health.