Temporary Part Time Public Health Nurse

Job Posting TitleRegistered Nurse III - TemporaryAgency340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSupervisory Organization340 District 6Job Posting End DateRefer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimePart timeJob TypeTemporaryCompensationThe hourly rate for this position is up to $35.09, based on education and experience.The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!Job DescriptionLocation : Purcell - 919 N 9th AvenueSalary : up to $35.09 per hour, based on education and experienceFull Time /Part Time : Part TimeWork Schedule : Monday - FridayPrimary Hours : up to 19 hours per week.Position Description:The Registered Nurse III - Temporary is responsible for providing individual and family services to increase parenting skills and enhance the health and developmental potential of young children. This includes assessing and/or screening health and development in young children; coaching and modeling skills for families to implement to enhance their child’s opportunities in health, cognitive, personal-social, language, and motor development; serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.This position is responsible for providing health, developmental and educational services in the areas of child health. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment settings in which children typically spend time, for example, home or childcare. Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention, and parent education.Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment (home, childcare, park etc.)Educates parents and professionals in the area of child health development through materials and curricula developed for this purpose.Collaborates with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies and appropriate effective family intervention services plan.Participates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan according to state and federal guidelines. Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.Teaches parents ways to enhance their child’s health and developmental potential.Maintains confidential records of services including progress notes and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.Assists in the selection, preparation, and distribution of materials on child health and development which will further the purpose of this program.Provides individuals and families prevention information on topics related to parenting and child health and development.Provides referrals to individuals and families for relevant services to assist in achieving goals and enhancing their well-being.Collaborates with other community agencies as well as plans and conducts community wide efforts to promote the health, development, and behavioral well-being of young children and families.Initiates and implements steps necessary for smooth transition services from the early intervention program.Being present in the office is an essential function of this jobOther duties as assignedOther DutiesDemonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.Minimum Qualifications:The Registered Nurse job family consists of two levels within SoonerStart which are distinguished by the level of complexity of specific job assignments, the extent of responsibility assigned for specific tasks, the level of expertise required for completion of the assigned work and the responsibility assigned for providing leadership to others.This is the career level where incumbents perform all essential functions of an Early Intervention Registered Nurse at the full performance level practicing a high degree of flexibility in developing and implementing programs to meet individual, family and group needs.Requirements at this level consist of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, licensure as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and two years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Education and experience in the following areas is preferred: typical and atypical infant and toddler development, parent-child relations, positive guidance/discipline strategies with young children, family systems, family relationships, assessment/evaluation, and working with parents of exceptional infants and toddlers.Application Requirements:If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.Valued Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of typical and atypical child health and development from birth to age three; knowledge of community health and welfare resources for children and their parents. Experience and ability to assess children’s health development and to provide educational programs to parents. Ability is required to work cooperatively and effectively with both professional and non-professional groups and encourage participation in child health and development and early intervention programs; and to teach child health development and parenting skills.Physical Demands and Work Environment:Work is typically performed in the child’s natural environment (home or childcare setting) or in an office environment with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level. Telework and the provision of services remotely may also be required. Travel RequirementsApplicants must be willing to perform all job-related travel associated with any of these positions. Occasional in-state overnight and weekend travel may be required.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: