Bilingual Public Health Nurse - Maternal Child, Visiting Nurse Association - Omaha, NE
Description
This employee provides direct client services in the home and in community settings. This employee is a case manager and primary nurse who uses the nursing process in the development of the plan of care and manages resources to achieve identified outcomes. This employee also provides nurse case management to pregnant women, postpartum women, infants and children to age two who have been referred to Omaha Healthy Start for Services. Provide culturally sensitive coordinated client assessment, referral, monitoring, facilitation and follow-up on utilization of client services by OHS case management participants. The plan is for this person to work 20% with Omaha Healthy Start. Understands and commits to the agency mission.
Description
This employee provides direct client services in the home and in community settings. This employee is a case manager and primary nurse who uses the nursing process in the development of the plan of care and manages resources to achieve identified outcomes. This employee also provides nurse case management to pregnant women, postpartum women, infants and children to age two who have been referred to Omaha Healthy Start for Services. Provide culturally sensitive coordinated client assessment, referral, monitoring, facilitation and follow-up on utilization of client services by OHS case management participants. The plan is for this person to work 20% with Omaha Healthy Start. Understands and commits to the agency mission.
- EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing. A baccalaureate degree in nursing is preferred.
- EXPERIENCE: One year of nursing experience preferred. Experience with nursing of the child and adult preferred. Knowledge of community resources preferred.
- TECHNICAL SKILLS: Adapts to changes in procedures and technology. Willingly learns new skills as required for the position
- COMMUNICATION: Ability to communicate effectively in both English and another specified language. (Spanish) This includes the ability to read, write, speak and translate accurately. Medical Terminology in both languages is required. Effective professional communication skills, both written and oral. Ability to read, analyze and interpret appropriate periodicals, regulations and correspondence pertaining to area of expertise. Ability to present information and respond to questions from employees, clients, managers and the general public
- REASONING SKILLS: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of standards effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to prioritize, check for errors and spot inaccuracies. Ability to predict the logical outcome of various choices and to make good decisions.
- PHYSICAL REQTS: Requires full range of body motion, including unrestricted lifting, pushing and pulling capability. Requires corrected vision and hearing within normal ranges. Will frequently sit, stand, walk, drive, crouch, bend, kneel, climb stairs, lift and carry bulky/heavy items and use strength and dexterity to deliver safe and effective home health care on the basis of need and in accordance with agency policies and practices.
- ENVIRONMENT: Frequent exposure to extreme conditions (e.g., temperature, fumes, dust, pets, vermin, and other environmental factors in client homes). Potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. May work irregular hours and under stressful conditions.
- DRIVING/INSURANCE: Must maintain current driver’s license and auto insurance coverage within the limits specified by VNA’s liability insurance carrier and stated in the VNA employee handbook. Must provide proof of license and insurance upon request and have access to reliable transportation. Must maintain an acceptable driving record as set forth in VNA’s policies and procedures.
- LICENSURE: Active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Nebraska or other nurse licensure compact state. Certified in Basic Life Support.
- COMPETENCY: Understands legal and ethical obligations for maintaining professional competency. Participates in professional development activities. Integrates standards into practice. Limits practice according to competence.
