What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Home Visitor position at Linn County Department of Health Services?
Public Health Nurse
Applicant will be the primary Nurse providing quality nursing care in Public Health’s Nurse Family Partnership program. Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) nurses are responsible for the health of first-time mothers and their babies in Linn County through intensive home visiting services. Applicant will need to perform a variety of community health nursing duties, participating actively in program planning, representing community health nursing in community groups by providing nursing expertise and support. Also, must have the ability to provide highly skilled professional nursing in a designated area or specialty such as community health and home visiting and have the ability to utilize the nursing process in the establishment of care for our clients.
Assess, plan, evaluate and implement general community health nursing service in assigned area of responsibility or special program.
Make home, office or telehealth visits, giving direct patient care within the scope of standing orders, explaining basic concepts of prevention of disease and promotion of mental and physical health; teaching and demonstrating to patients and families nursing care, and assisting families in understanding health needs and methods of meeting needs.
Plan and exchange information with physicians and other health workers for more effective care of the individual patient; take responsibility for development of community organization and planning for health services with community groups.
Maintain records for nursing services to families and clinics, and make reports as required.
Benefits
County employees say their benefits play a large role in what makes the County such a great place to work. We offer competive benefit plans.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Family plans are less than $15 per month
Vacation and Floating Days
Paid Holiday Time
10.5 paid holidays
Sick & Bereavement Time
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
County Paid Life and Long Term Disability Benefits
Longevity Incentive
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Fully Paid by County
For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage: Benefit Summary
Salary : $15
