RN Healthy Beginnings

$5000 Sign on Bonus Available!!!!

(external candidates only)

The RN Healthy Beginnings is a professional caregiver who is a member of the interdisciplinary team and is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to women and their families eligible for the Nurse-Family Partnership Program(NFP). Nurse home visitors are responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model and to policies procedures guidelines and standards of NFP and of the Carle Health System. Additional responsibilities include the coordination and provision of direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process to meet the physical psychosocial environmental and spiritual needs of Healthy Beginnings specific patient populations and families throughout the geographical area.

Provides home visits to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program.

Coordinates the care/services for each client; carries a case load of up to 25 clients.

As requested/required participates in community coalition in support of NFP as well as promotes public awareness of NFP and the Healthy Beginnings program.

Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.

Follows nursing process in implementing NFP into nursing practice; Develops therapeutic relationships utilize concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.

Assesses physical emotional social spiritual and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.

Assists women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes; Provides education support and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals.

Participates in review and analysis of reports for achievements and areas for improvement as well as quality improvement efforts.

Formulates nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals and then evaluates client progress toward stated goals and NFP outcomes.

Plans home visits as well as joint home visits with Healthy Beginnings Nurse Supervisor in accordance with client goal and NFP outcomes and expectations.

Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families.

Understands supports represents and coaches others in the NFP vision mission and model in actions and verbally to both internal and external customers and colleagues.

Certifications:

Proof of Auto Insurance - Varies; Drivers License - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS);

Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) within 2 years - Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice (ALPP);

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Education: College Diploma Nursing College Diploma: Nursing (Required)

Work Experience:2yrs of nursing experience

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Discover the job the career the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health were committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued respected and empowered where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. Weve grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Were developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine the worlds first engineering-based medical school and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center Carle Foundation Hospital Carle Health Methodist Hospital Carle Health Proctor Hospital Carle Health Pekin Hospital and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations the nations highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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