What are the responsibilities and job description for the COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE, FAMILY SHELTER position at PHMC?
PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. PHMC requires that all employees are fully vaccinated with the Covid-19 vaccine before the first day of employment.
The community health nurse coordinates services in shelters for homeless families. The community health nurse will provide triage of acute health problems, coordinate medical care provided by community healthcare providers and function as a team member with the extended HCH shelter outreach team. All services are provided in collaboration with on-site shelter management and staff and with community providers serving the shelter population. The nurse reports to the Director of Shelter Services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Clinical
- Provide triage, referring clients to emergency departments, MHHC, Health Connections or other health care providers, as appropriate.
- Provide client-centered health services that incorporate self-management plans.
- Provide age appropriate immunizations according to most recent CDC immunization schedule utilizing standing orders.
- Provide family planning / HIV services including testing and counseling according to most recent Family Planning Council guidelines within the scope of RN practice.
- Provide / coordinate chronic disease management; educate client re : self- care and medication management
- Provide nursing case management, tracking referrals, labs and follow-up.
- Document all services in a timely manner. Submit paperwork weekly; reports biweekly.
- Observe HIPAA requirements and provide patient privacy within limitations of site.
- Organize group education programs, as appropriate, for target population.
- Train shelter staff (as needed) on universal precautions, communicable disease prevention and management, medication management and other health issues.
- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Client contact : Approximately 60-70% of time
Impact of error :
Clinical errors in this position, including poor clinical judgment and missed opportunities can result in serious consequences including injury, illness, and death. Measures to reduce the probability of clinical errors or their consequences include :
SKILLS :
EXPERIENCE : 3 years in nursing or related field
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT : AD or diploma, required. BSN or MSN preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Primary work environment is shelters, considered high risk for tuberculosis and other air-borne diseases. Communicable diarrheal diseases are common, particularly in family shelters, but transmission can be interrupted by appropriate hand washing. Many shelters are not wheel-chair accessible.
SALARY : Based on experience - Salary Grade
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
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