Registered Nurse II – Children First, Nurse – Family Partnership

Job Posting Title Registered Nurse II – Children First, Nurse – Family Partnership Agency 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Supervisory Organization 340 District 7 Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

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Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation The annual salary for this position is up to $60,531.46, based on education and experience. Why you’ll love it here! RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!! Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees. Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care. Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match. 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees. 11 paid holidays a year. Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement. Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders. Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: Tahlequah – 1298 W 4th St Salary: up to $60,531.46, based on education and experience Full Time /Part Time: Full Time Work Schedule: Monday – Friday Primary Hours: 8-5 Position Description: The Registered Nurse II is responsible for providing direct or indirect professional nursing services in a variety of settings. Children First, Oklahoma's Nurse-Family Partnership Children First Program (oklahoma.gov), is offered free of charge to first-time, low resource mothers. This program focuses on women who have had no previous live births. A specially trained nurse provides personal visits in the family's home or other location beginning early in pregnancy and continuing through the child’s second birthday. Nurses complete nursing assessments utilizing the Nursing Process. Nurses provide education related to pregnancy, health, community resources, parenting, safety, child development and other topics as needed. They also support the mom as she works toward attaining life goals that will ensure a more secure future for the family. Travel is required; this position will cover district wide if needed. Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions: The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following: Prepares for and actively participates in reflective supervision, case-conferences and team meetings. Monitor and assess the health status of first-time mothers and infants to age two utilizing the Nurse-Family Partnership Guidelines, program guidelines and Physician Approved Protocols. Works with the client/family to develop long-term and short-term personal and family goals. Develop a plan of care based on nursing assessment. Provide nurse case management and health education. Deliver professional nursing care in the client’s home, or other setting. Completes electronic documentation in time frame and format as outlined by the Children First Program. Assure quality health care through use of various measures such as record review, peer review, direct observation, assessment of individual, family, and community for the desired outcome. Assist with activities in support of public health emergency response. Works with families, following a comprehensive program plan that focuses on the client’s development of personal health, parenting, environmental health, preventing unintended subsequent pregnancies, and finding or returning to work and school. Completes required training and ongoing education as outlined by the NFP Model and Children First Program Guidelines. Achieve and maintain caseload as outlined by the Children First Program Guidelines. Collaborates with internal and external partners. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job. Travel is required; this position will cover district wide if needed. Other duties as assigned. Other Duties Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.