Nurse - Community Health

A positive future for every child

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.

Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career which brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.

• Why choose us?
• Make an impact in a child’s life by promoting child health and development.
• 401(k) matching every paycheck, and generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for continued professional growth and development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Job title: Community Health Nurse

Southwest Human Development is seeking a Community Health Nurse for the High Risk Perinatal Newborn Intensive Care Program (HRPP/NICP) working in the Southwest area of Maricopa County. The HRPP/NICP provides in-home community health nursing services to assist families and their newborns during the transition from the Newborn Intensive Care Unit to their home and community. This position is part time. This position is for a nurse to do 30 visits a month.

As a Community Health Nurse, you will work in collaboration with families and other community providers, complete developmental screenings, provide support and education on development, infant and home safety and health prevention/promotion. You will attend regular team meetings, case conferences and have regularly scheduled reflective supervision time to support you in your work.

In this role you will

• Identifies high-risk infants and children through hospital (Levels II and Level III) and community referrals from Maricopa County.
• Participates in/facilitates the exchange of information from hospital to nurse to program family.
• Facilitates exchange of referrals to appropriate nurse.
• Explains the benefits and responsibilities of the follow-up program to families in a manner which is sensitive and responsive to individual family needs.