Registered Nurse II – Children First, Nurse – Family Partnership

State of Oklahoma • Tahlequah, KS

9d • $60,531

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II is responsible for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. Children First, Oklahoma's Nurse-Family Partnership Children First Program (oklahoma.gov), is offered free of charge to first-time, low resource mothers. This program focuses on women who have had no previous live births. A specially trained nurse provides personal visits in the family's home or other location beginning early in pregnancy and continuing through the child’s second birthday. Nurses complete nursing assessments utilizing the Nursing Process. Nurses provide education related to pregnancy, health, community resources, parenting, safety, child development and other topics as needed. They also support the mom as she works toward attaining life goals that will ensure a more secure future for the family. Travel is required; this position will cover district wide if needed.

Requirements

• Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.
• 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).
• Up to date CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• BSN

Responsibilities

• Prepares for and actively participates in reflective supervision, case-conferences and team meetings.
• Monitor and assess the health status of first-time mothers and infants to age two utilizing the Nurse-Family Partnership Guidelines, program guidelines and Physician Approved Protocols.
• Works with the client/family to develop long-term and short-term personal and family goals.
• Develop a plan of care based on nursing assessment.
• Provide nurse case management and health education.
• Deliver professional nursing care in the client’s home, or other setting.
• Completes electronic documentation in time frame and format as outlined by the Children First Program.
• Assure quality health care through use of various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, assessment of individual, family, and community for the desired outcome.
• Assist with activities in support of public health emergency response.
• Works with families, following a comprehensive program plan that focuses on the client’s development of personal health, parenting, environmental health, preventing unintended subsequent pregnancies, and finding or returning to work and school.
• Completes required training and ongoing education as outlined by the NFP Model and Children First Program Guidelines.
• Achieve and maintain caseload as outlined by the Children First Program Guidelines.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Travel is required; this position will cover district wide if needed.
• 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: 11-50 employees