NFP Nurse Home Visitor

We are recruiting for a motivated NFP Nurse Home Visitor to join our team

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Department

ACS-CHS Grants FundedJob Summary

Under general supervision, adheres to the American Nurses Association (ANA) standards of professional nursing and performance, and the ANA Code of Ethics to provide care to all healthcare consumers. Applies critical thinking, evidence-based practices and competence to collaborate with the health care team to promote excellence in healthcare consumer safety and quality outcomes. Utilizes the Theory of Human Caring and Caritas in daily practice. "Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Founder / Director, Watson Caring Science Institute."

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Candidates who do not hold a BSN will be considered with demonstrated experience in maternal-child health, public health, or other relevant experience.

Nurse Home Visitor regularly travels to provide comprehensive community health nursing services to parents and their families eligible for program.

Essential Functions:

• Clinical application of Nurse-Family Partnership model including but not limited to applying theories and principals of model, utilization of screening and assessment tools to identify needs of dyad to implement and evaluate interventions across 6 domains, supporting clients to establish realistic goals related to health, parenting, and life course development, connecting to community resources and referrals as appropriate. (20%)
• Maintain a caseload of 25-30 clients having met eligibility requirements of program to improve health outcomes for eligible women and their families. (15%)
• Home visits performed in accordance with Nurse-Family Partnership program model. Occasionally, visits conducted via telehealth. (30%)
• Documentation of clinical notes and data entry in a timely manner. (20%)
• Ensures coordination with team through reflective supervision and case conferencing. (10%)
• Participates in community outreach, coalitions, and other activities representing the NFP department. (5%)

Education:

• Associate's Degree Completion of an accredited nursing education program that satisfies the licensing requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses. Required or
• Bachelor's Degree Completion of an accredited nursing education program that satisfies the licesning requirements of the Colorado State Board of Nursing for Registered Nurses.

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years Clinical experience with diverse populations in a health care setting including hospital, clinic or home health providing patient education, case management and/or care coordination. Required

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
• RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Adherence to Standards of Professional Nursing Practice/ Process / Performance [ANA Standards addendum- signed] and accrediting body standards.
• Ensures all duties, responsibilities and competencies are conducted in a manner that is effective and appropriate to patients/clients to who care/service is being provided.
• Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess data reflecting the patient's status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/ services is being delivered/provided.
• Employee has completed and met their clinical competency standards.
• Ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skilled in maintaining effective working relationship with patients, employees, and the public.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Experience with EPIC documentation preferred.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$73, $114,100.00 / yr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program 

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

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