Home Visiting Nurse

Center for Human Development, Inc.•La Grande, OR

6d•$90,104 - $130,330

About The Position

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a full-time Home Visiting Nurse to provide case management and home-visit services to pregnant and postpartum women and newborn infants; children ages 0 to 4; and children ages 0 to 21 with special health care needs who fall into the category of established risk, along with their families. The nurse ensures services are conducted within the nursing scope of practice. Services may be provided in homes, schools, or other settings. The position is based in the La Grande, Oregon area. A cover letter is required with the application.

Requirements

Licensed by the State of Oregon as a registered nurse.
Thorough knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, public health nursing skills, and interviewing and counseling techniques.
Ability to communicate and coordinate services with family advocates.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to associate tactfully and empathetically with clients of various ages, educational levels, and developmental stages.
Ability to use initiative, judgment, and creativity, and to work independently.
Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license and be insurable for client services, travel between business offices, and attendance at required meetings or trainings.
Must pass criminal history checks required under ORS 536-181.537 and OAR 407-007-0200–407-007-0370, as well as drug screening.
A cover letter is required with the application.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in community health, public health, or maternal-child health nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform public health nursing services in homes, schools, or other settings in areas including parent/child health, developmental screenings, family planning, nutrition, and communicable and chronic diseases.
Perform client assessments and case management services.
Advocate for clients; maintain contact with their primary care providers and other professionals; initiate follow-up care and make referrals.
Establish and maintain client medical charts, service plans, and other necessary records.
Attend case staffing meetings with nurses and family advocates.
Participate in program planning and coordination of services for children in regard to OCCYSHN upon request.
Attend CaCoon- and OCCYSHN-sponsored in-services and trainings, or designate a replacement.
Maintain punctual and regular work attendance.
Maintain positive and professional working relationships with coworkers, clients, and other agencies.