The Registered Nurse promotes and maintains the health and quality of life of individuals, families, groups, and the community by assessing their needs.
Requirements
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of individuals and families
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Provide ongoing case management for at-risk populations
- Advocate for clients and make appropriate referrals to community resources
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, social workers, schools, and community partners
- Provide skilled nursing care, including medication administration
- Evaluate health status and responses to treatment
- Assign and orient Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides
- Educate clients, families, and community groups on health maintenance and disease prevention
- Implement and manage disease prevention initiatives
- Maintain vaccine inventory and document immunizations
- Assume leadership roles and complete assigned duties related to public health emergency response
- Conduct pediatric and family health assessments
- Build supportive relationships with parents and children
- Coordinate public health programs and clinics
- Represent the agency and its programs on committees and in the community
- Participate in community-based coalitions to analyze health data
- Conduct intakes and screen new clients
- Identify opportunities for quality improvement and participate in initiatives
- Contribute to program planning, agency goal setting, and evaluation of programs and policies
- Apply a health equity lens across all program areas and support policy development
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with state and federal standards
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plan
- 401k Matching
- Health Insurance