Public Health Nurse IV - Nurse Family Partnership

Full Job Description

APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL Person Interested

PN: 38162
Division: Children’s Health Services
Section: Nurse Family Partnership
Location: 4410 Reed Rd Houston, TX 77051

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm & some Saturdays*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Health Department is actively searching for skilled individuals who are self-motivated and willing to provide essential services as a Public Health Nurse IV which includes the following:

• Provides home visits to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program.
  
• Adheres to nursing process and the NFP model of home visitation.
  
• Carries a case load of 25 or more active clients.
  
• Supports policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and the agency.
  
• As requested/required, participates in community coalition in support of NFP and promotes public awareness of NFP.
  
• Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
  
• Completes all required NFP education and training associated for service delivery.
  
• Develops therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.
  
• Performs home visits in accordance with the NFP Model Elements and NFP Visit-to-Visit guidelines.
  
• Assesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.
  
• Assists women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.
  
• Provides education, support and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals.
  
• Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families.
  
• Follows nursing process in implementing NFP into nursing practice. Formulates nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals.
  
• Evaluates client progress toward stated goals and NFP outcomes.
  
• Plans home visits in accordance with client goals and NFP outcomes.
  
• Actively engages in professional development to meet all NFP Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements.
  
• Meets with NFP Nurse Supervisor weekly for clinical supervision.
  
• Schedules joint home visits with NFP Nurse Supervisor every four months.
  
• Attends and participates in bi-weekly case conferences and team meetings.
  
• Maintains clear, effective, open, and honest communication with both internal and external customers and colleagues.
  
• Provides information to support staff for timely and accurate data input to the NFP performance management system.
  
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
  
• Maintains confidentiality.
  
• Documents appropriately.
  
• Performs related duties as assigned or required.
  
• Able to travel by air to Denver, CO for all face-to-face education sessions.
  
• Adhere to a minimum commitment of 2 years of employment after Unit 2 educational training in Denver
  
• Driving is an essential function of this position, as the selected candidate will travel to multiple locations as well as provide home visits to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program.
  

Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science degree in nursing is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Three years of registered nursing experience required.

SUBSTITUTION:
A Master of Science degree in Nursing may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Texas. CPR certification is required. License and CPR certification must be maintained and current for continued employment.
A valid Driver's License and be compliant with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Qualifications

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Additional Information

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment
test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION - YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment
drug test.

Pay Grade - 24
SALARY INFORMATION: Grant Funds
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4882.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-4882. (TTY 7-1-1). If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627. Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.