NURSE SPECIALIST (FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES) - Public Health

Tarrant County
Tarrant County, TX
Full-time

Summary

Provide comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) ,according to the guidelines of the NFP.

Note : NFP is a commitment to not only long-term relationships with clients, but also training and professional development.

We desire candidates who are seeking such a position to remain in while growing into their nursing practice.

Grant Funded.

Posting may close at any time.

BENEFITS

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits &

13 County Holidays

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides home visits for women and families in the NFP Program.
  • Supports the guidelines and standards of the NFP Program and Public Health.
  • Promotes awareness of NFP throughout Tarrant County.
  • Develops and maintains community relations to support NFP referrals.
  • Completes all required NFP training and continuing education.
  • Assesses physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP guidelines.
  • Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and their families.
  • Maintains a caseload of 25 active clients and fulfills reporting responsibilities.
  • Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required.

Minimum Requirements

NOTE : YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

TO APPLY, must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher. Two (2) full-time years of related work experience preferred.

TO APPLY, must have a Current Texas or multistate compact (including Texas) RN license.

TO APPLY, must have Texas RN license required within ninety (90) days of hire.

Note : MUST PROVIDE LICENSING AGENCY AND LICENSE NUMBER ON APPLICATION IN THE "License" FIELD. TO APPLY, must possess a valid Driver License and a good driving record .

Note : Texas driver license is required to hold the position).

Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred .

Experience with community, maternal, child health or mental and behavioral health is preferred.

Good knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of field of nursing.

Good communication and presentation skills.

Ability to make professional nursing decisions and operate autonomously under the NFP guidelines.Flexibility work availability is needed to facilitate home visits.

If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment

at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.

12 days ago
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