What are the responsibilities and job description for the High Risk Family Case Management Program Nurse position at MASTER EAST SIDE HEALTH DISTRICT?
JOB TITLE: High Risk Family Case Management Program Nurse
Department: Maternal Child Health
Salary: $78,000.00 or $40/hour
Summary position description:
With general directions, plans, organizes, delivers independent counseling, and monitors medical conditions of high-risk pregnant moms & infants at home and in clinic setting. Candidate will assure that all program standards and procedures as outlined by the Illinois Department of Public Health & Human Services and East Side Health District are met.
Responsibilities:
-Provide comprehensive nursing services to pregnant women and infants in clinic and home settings.
-Provide health education, counseling, and guidance to patients and families, emphasizing preventive care, disease management, and health promotion.
-Referral to appropriate community resources and services based on a thorough assessment of the family’s needs including medical, social, and support resources.
-Assistance in obtaining ongoing obstetric & pediatric primary including well child visits, immunizations, and specialty medical care based on the moms & infant’s condition.
Responsibilities:
-Provide comprehensive nursing services to pregnant women and infants in clinic and home settings.
-Provide health education, counseling, and guidance to patients and families, emphasizing preventive care, disease management, and health promotion.
-Referral to appropriate community resources and services based on a thorough assessment of the family’s needs including medical, social, and support resources.
-Assistance in obtaining ongoing obstetric & pediatric primary including well child visits, immunizations, and specialty medical care based on the moms & infant’s condition.
Qualifications:Required Skills, Education, & Experience:
- Registered Nurse-with an associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Must submit an Illinois R.N. License.
- One year experience providing services to high-risk families with young children;
- Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, patients, family members, health personnel, and other professionals;
- Ability to conduct effective assessment interviews and develop care plans;
- Requires thorough knowledge, skills and experience working with and utilizing community resources;
- Ability to speak Spanish will be given preference;
- Must own a dependable automobile properly insured and possess a valid driver’s license;
- Will accept other duties as assigned by ESHD;
- Adhere to policies and procedures, confidentiality and HIPPA.
Position is contingent upon continued funding of present grants
Salary : $40