Parkland Health·Post Falls, Idaho
Provide comprehensive community health nursing services to women and families through home visits and individualized care plans. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to maximize patient health outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
Nurse Home Visitors provide high-quality nursing care to patients in their homes.
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a licensed professional who uses the Parkland nursing professional practice model to coordinate patient care delivery, which focuses on a particular patient population(s)/specific health condition, by the health care team.
Using the nursing process, the RN assesses the patient, identifies nursing diagnoses based on responses to health problems, develops and implements an individualized plan of care, and evaluates the patient's response.
The RN utilizes knowledge of patient needs and the healthcare environment to assist patients in transitioning through the healthcare encounter without any preventable complications or delays.
The RN delegates interventions to healthcare personnel based on the Texas Nursing Practice Act, each patient's condition, and the competencies of the employee.
Experience
Must have two (2) years' experience in maternal/child health.
Experience in public health, or home visitation is preferred.
Fluent in English/Spanish is preferred.
Skills or Special Abilities
Must be able to provide care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, ANA Scope and Standards established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.
Must be able to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse group of patients, families and healthcare staff.
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of specific patient populations and be able to demonstrate knowledge of disease processes affecting this group.
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of PC operations and the ability to use word processing software in a Windows environment.
Must be self-directed and capable of priority setting and problem solving.
Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
Must have reliable vehicle transportation for home visits.
Must be able to maintain a driving record that meets the criteria established by Parkland procedures.
Must be familiar with traffic regulations and locations in the surrounding areas.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in nursing, a valid Texas RN license, and at least two years of experience in maternal/child health. Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver License, BLS certification, and reliable vehicle transportation.
Market context
In Idaho, nurse home visitor openings typically draw candidates with maternal and child health experience, community-based care skills, and the ability to travel reliably. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for a bachelor’s-prepared RN who can work independently, maintain strong documentation, and support families in home settings. Review the license and vehicle requirements carefully, and confirm that the job’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting here, which can save time when comparing roles.