Registered Nurse II - Children First, Nurse-Family Partnership

Oklahoma State Government • Muskogee, OK

2d • $60,531

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II - Children First, Nurse-Family Partnership is responsible for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. This position conducts home visits in varied counties to provide parent education and support to first time parents utilizing the Nurse-Family Partnership Model. Children First Program education includes healthy living during pregnancy, fetal development, child growth and development, strong parent-child relationships, goal setting, problem solving, and community resource identification.

Requirements

• Requirements consist of possession of a valid Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and one year of professional nursing experience, OR, a Bachelor's in Nursing and possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or, Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques
• knowledge of health promotion and disease prevention
• knowledge of nursing management of available health care resources
• knowledge of nutrition and diet therapy
• knowledge of the functions of various clinical departments
• Ability is required to assist in the development, organization, and implementation of an effective nursing care plan
• Ability to provide education and training
• Ability to assess condition and needs of patients, families and communities appropriate to the care setting
• Ability to take appropriate intervention
• Ability to counsel and teach patients and families
• Ability to provide direction or guidance to non-licensed personnel in assigned area of responsibility to ensure quality care.
• knowledge of available health programs and resources
• knowledge of federal and state rules and regulations concerning health services
• knowledge of accreditation, certification and licensure standards
• knowledge of preventive health practices
• knowledge of principles and methods of teaching
• knowledge of nursing standards
• knowledge of nursing policies and procedures
• Ability is required to develop, plan, and implement an effective nursing care program and to provide education and training

Responsibilities

• Assess health status of individuals, families, and communities; develop plans and implements appropriate nursing interventions.
• Monitor and assess the health status of first-time mothers and infants to age two.
• Design and provide plan of care and provide nurse care management and health education in the areas of Children First Program
• Deliver professional nursing care in an assigned unit, clinic, home, or other setting.
• Assure quality health care through use of various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, and assessment of individual, family, and community for the desired outcome.
• Perform specialized nursing functions as educationally prepared.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees