(Important! To apply you must submit a Shawnee County application at www.snco.us/oasys. Only applications received through the County website will be considered.)

SHAWNEE COUNTY, KANSAS

Position Description

Registered Nurse (MCH-Outreach)

POSITION NUMBER: HA1031, HA1057 FLSA STATUS: N

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, this position provides public health nursing services to pregnant and postpartum women, infants, toddlers, and their families in homes and community settings. Performs other duties as required. This position is supervised by the Maternal Child Health Outreach Services Team Leader.

WORK PERFORMED

50% Nursing Process. Performs health, development and nutrition assessments on pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and postpartum women. Assesses clients’ needs based on gathering of information, histories and screening tests. Provides education, information, support and guidance to families and makes appropriate referrals based on findings. Focuses on early intervention, health/nutrition education, breastfeeding education/support and anticipatory guidance for families. Work is centered around obtaining positive outcomes by improving the health of pregnant women and babies through reducing the prevalence of birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Teach group education classes to pregnant women and their support person.

30% Documentation. Maintains timely, complete and accurate documentation in the family health record including documentation of referrals and reports to other care providers in order to assure the health of families served. Complete chart abstractions.

10% Quality Assurance/Team Process. Participates in all necessary training to ensure understanding of and adherence to MCH guidelines. Participates on various inter- Department and intra-Department teams to assure continuity and consistency in service delivery as defined by protocols, procedures, grants and program standards.

10% Program Responsibilities. Adheres to nursing standards of practice and follows Department procedures and protocols as well as local, State and Federal regulations. Will travel to client homes, various community sites and satellite clinic locations as needed to deliver services. Completes accurate program time studies and travel reports.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Public health theory and practices.
• Nursing process.
• Nursing assessment skills.
• Basic human physical, nutritional and psychosocial needs.
• Federal, State and County laws and regulations which impact the department.

Ability to:

• Demonstrate rapport building and sensitivity in working with families of various cultures, social and financial backgrounds.
• Work independently in challenging situations utilizing critical thinking skills.
• Prepare and maintain records, charts and reports.
• Follow detailed written and oral directions.
• Communicate effectively to individuals and groups, both orally and in writing, using the English language.
• Exercise independent judgment and seek solutions to problems that arise on a regular basis.
• Teach/speak in front of groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas.
• CPR Certification.
• Has a working car.
• Valid Driver’s License and able to operate County-owned vehicle (HR-2013-2).
• HR-2013-2: Driving record that shows: No misdemeanor or felony convictions for traffic/vehicular offenses (DUI, vehicular homicide, reckless driving, hit and run, etc.) on the driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) at fault or chargeable accidents on their driving record that are less than five (5) years old; No more than two (2) traffic infractions (speeding, failure to yield right of way, etc.) that are less than one (1) year old.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Required to lift up to thirty (30) pounds.
• If CPR Certification has lapsed, will be required to renew their Certification within 120 days of employment.

This Position Description is not designed to list all tasks and responsibilities of this position. Shawnee County reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need may arise. This Position Description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

(Important! To apply you must submit a Shawnee County application at www.snco.us/oasys. Only applications received through the County website will be considered.)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $26.43 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person