Nurse Homevisitor - Nurse Family Partnership - Southeast Ohio

Overview

• Starting Pay Rate is $36.90/hr, can be more based on experience,
• Pay will commensurate with experience
• Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 am – 5 pm This position will be specifically for the counties of Athens, Guernsey, Morgan, and Muskingum. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance is required by hospital policy. Must pass a motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and must maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Job Description

Summary: Provides comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families as part of the NFP program. Adheres to the NFP model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP, The Center for Family Safety and Healing, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Job Description

Essential Functions: Provides home visits to women and their families for the duration of the NFP program. Delivers individualized, comprehensive care across the six programmatic domains: personal health, environmental health, life course development, maternal role, family & friends, and health & human services. Contributes to a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork and cooperation. Actively participates in case conferences, team meetings, one to one supervision, and departmental meetings. Stays informed of current healthcare developments, trends, and professional development to provide safe, quality nurse home visiting services Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goal. Education Requirement: BSN, preferred. Licensure Requirement: Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. Valid Ohio driver’s license and proof of auto insurance as required by hospital policy and position-specific requirements. Must pass motor vehicle background inspection, insurance eligibility, driving qualifications, and training set forth by Nationwide Children’s Hospital and maintain qualification of insurance guidelines.

Skills

Basic computer skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual (Spanish speaking) highly desirable.

Experience

• Two years recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or equivalent combination of education/experience, preferred.
• Physical
• Requirements:
• OCCASIONALLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids,
• Communicable
• Diseases and/or
• Pathogens,
• Electricity,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 11-20 lbs,
• Machinery,
• Patient
• Equipment,
• Pushing /
• Pulling: 0-25 lbs,
• Reaching above shoulder
• FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Color vision, Depth perception, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required,
• Lifting /
• Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Seeing –
• Far/near,
• Squat/kneel,
• Standing,
• Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Decision Making, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We’re 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we’ll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children’s badge what they do for a living. They’ll tell you it’s More Than a Job. It’s a calling. It’s a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children’s Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.