What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Community Health Nurse position at City of Springfield, MO?
DescriptionLooking for a job that allows you to be passionate and make an impact in protecting and serving your community?The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is looking for qualified applicants to work within the Family Connects Division. As a Contract Community Health Nurse, you will provide home visits to all families with newborns in the Greene County area. The goal is to support and assess family needs in 12 domains of physical and psychosocial well-being and facilitate referrals and connections to community agencies to support families. This position will work in a team environment of clinical and nonclinical staff in order to schedule, visit, and support families in the community using the evidence-based Family Connects home visiting protocol. Experience in maternal / child health, home visiting, lactation education, and fluency in Spanish desired.THIS POSITION IS POSTED OPEN UNTIL FILLED. The closing of this posting may change based on applications received. Depending on when the position is filled, there is no guarantee all applications will be reviewed. The initial guaranteed application review date is October 11, 2024.Qualifications and RequirementsExperience, Education, and Training
- A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) from a program accredited by the ACEN or the CCNE;AND
- Two years of professional nursing experience of which at least one year must be in population-focused community health nursing;OR
- Completion of either an accredited diploma nursing program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN);AND
- Three years of professional nursing experience of which at least one year must be in population-focused community health nursing.Licensing / Certification
- Must possess and maintain a current professional registered nurse license issued by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
- Must possess current CPR and AED certification as required for appropriate area of assignment; or obtain certifications within 30 days from start of employment date with city.FunctionsFor more information on essential functions and other requirements, please see the job description.Other RequirementsEqual Opportunity Employer / Disability and VetIndividuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. Proof of United States Citizenship / Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. Pre-employment drug testing is required.All interested candidates MUST complete the City of Springfield on-line application in its entirety. The candidate profile must include all employment history with accurate and complete information prior to submission. Resumes alone will not be accepted as the application,but they may be submitted as supplemental documentation. Learn More
