First Steps Provider (RN)

CHAS Health • Spokane, WA

1d • $38 - $58

About The Position

Improve the overall health of the communities we serve by providing general education, and disease prevention to pre- and post-natal patients as follows:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in field of licensure required, including coursework in public health.
• Two years documented experience in parent-child work preferred.
• Childbirth Educators require International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) Certification.
• Valid license as Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian in the State of Washington required.
• Experience with electronic health records preferred.
• Computer skills required.
• Excellent customer service skills and compassion for patients required.
• Excellent oral communication skills required.
• Must be able to work independently and with teams.
• BLS (CPR/AED) required.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.
• Commitment to supporting a safe and respectful environment is required.
• Required to sit for greater than 50% of the day, and stand and be mobile at least 25% of the time.
• Required to use hands to finger, handle or feel over two-thirds of the time, as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling or crouching occurs less than one-third of the time.
• Communicating by talking / hearing occurs over two-thirds of the day, with a large amount of this occurring over the telephone.
• Amount of time spent lifting or exerting force is less than one third of the time for up to 25 pounds.
• Rarely is there a need to lift more than 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Visits homes as needed to determine patient and family needs, develops plan to meet needs, and provides interventions and advocacy as needed.
• Instructs mother and family in prenatal care, care of new baby, and in maintenance of health and prevention of disease for family members.
• Establishes treatment plans to promote healthy lifestyle.
• Gives directions to patient following health care provider instructions.
• Meets directly with patient to identify educational needs; provides instruction either individually or in a group setting, utilizes information handouts/booklets, or refers to community resources as needed.
• Teaches maternal and child care, lactation and other subjects related to individual and community welfare as required.
• Assists in special studies, research programs and resource development.
• Performs other duties assigned, including supporting the CHAS Health Mission and Core Values.

Benefits

• Annual milestone bonus for all eligible employees!
• $500 for every year worked, up to $5,000.
• Robust health coverage with employer-offered medical, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 6% employer match for a retirement plan that invests in your future.
• Work/life balance—enjoy more than six (6) weeks of paid time off (PTO) annually for full-time employees, to recharge and refresh.
• Tuition assistance and student loan repayment—let CHAS Health pay for your education!
• Up to $7,500 for childcare annually through reimbursement, to help you balance work and family life.
• CME and license fee reimbursement—we've got you covered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees