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At Wellness Pointe, everyone will receive an exceptional quality of care. The center has expanded into a multifaceted clinic that offers obstetrics, pediatrics, general medicine, family planning, and dentistry. Some of the other services offered by our well qualified staff include education, intervention, and management of the many social issues that impact our community. Everyone is treated in complete confidence. Medicaid, Medicare, and most private health insurance is accepted.
Job DescriptionNurse Family Partnership (NFP) nurse Home Visitor is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to women and their families eligible for the Nurse-Family Partnership program. The nurse Home Visitor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the Nurse Family Partnership model, policies, procedures, Visit-to-Visit Guidelines, and standards of Nurse Family Partnership and of the lead agency. The Nurse Home Visitor reports to the Nurse-Family Partnership nurse supervisor.
- Good organizational skills and the ability to be task oriented
- Good (functional) oral and written communication skills, including good reading skills
- Ability to adhere to schedules and specific timetables
- Demonstrated emotional maturity and sensitivity to the needs and interests of the targeted community
- Aptitude to complete paperwork and reports
- Excellent interpersonal skills, to include intangible qualities ( e.g. friendliness, openness, non-judgment attitude, enthusiasm, etc.)
- Ability to serve as a role model (positive attitude, professional dress, demeanor and behavior)
- Excellent documentation skills, attention to detail, and coordination of activities
- Able to schedule work activities according to priority
- Energetic forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
- The ability to work independently and effectively under pressure
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- BSN License (in good standing) required
- Current CPR required
- 2 years recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting, or mental/behavioral nursing preferred
- Home visiting experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends ( per agency requirements)
- Able to travel by air if needed for all face-to-face education sessions
- Access to reliable transportation
- Mental and physical health sufficient to meet the demands of the position
- Must be able to adhere to all client related policies and procedures
including confidentiality. - Requires a valid Texas Driver's License, appropriate driving record and auto liability insurance that meets the minimum required by State of Texas statute.
Additional Information
Physical Requirements:
Requires sitting, standing and walking for extensive periods of time
The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Ability to work with a moderate noise level in the work environment is required.
The occupant may at times lift, and/or move objects up to 30 pounds. The noise level at work is usually moderate.
Wellness Pointe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
