What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Health Nurse - High Risk Perinatal Program position at Southwest Human Development Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
A positive future for every child
Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. The first five years of life are the most critical in a child’s development. At Southwest Human Development, our services improve lives and help families by supporting young children and their caregivers during this important time.
Your skills, experience, and passion are needed at one of the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to early childhood development. Join our team and experience a long-term career that brings joy and satisfaction in knowing you make a difference. We offer over 40 programs and services to more than 140,000 children.
Why choose us?
- You will be rewarded with benefits, including zero contribution health plan options, 401K plan, wellness programming, and generous paid time off.
- You will have the opportunity to represent a highly respected non-profit agency in Arizona.
- You will enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Job Title : Community Health Nurse - High Risk Perinatal Program
Southwest Human Development is seeking a Community Health Nurse for the High Risk Perinatal Newborn Intensive Care Program (HRPP / NICP). The HRPP / NICP provides in-home community health nursing services to assist families and their newborns during the transition from the Newborn Intensive Care Unit to their home and community. This position can be full time, part time or contract.
As a Community Health Nurse, you will work in collaboration with families and other community providers, complete developmental screenings, provide support and education on development, infant and home safety and health prevention / promotion. You will attend regular team meetings, case conferences and have regularly scheduled reflective supervision time to support you in your work.
In this role, you will :
o Increased understanding of growth and development norms.
o Increased knowledge of health promotion practices (including prevention).
o Importance of parent-child interaction that is age and developmentally appropriate.
Learn more!
Our core values embody Southwest Human Development’s commitment to services that uplift the lives of children, families and other care providers, and the communities in which they live. These values are intended to guide the professional development, ethical conduct, and skilled practice of all our staff, whatever their specific role within the agency. All staff are valued as making essential contributions to strengthening the foundation that Arizona’s children need for a great start in life. Learn more about our values and benefits here.
