High Risk Family Case Management Program Nurse

JOB TITLE:    High Risk Family Case Management Program Nurse

Department: Maternal Child Health

Salary: $78,000.00 or $40/hour

Summary position description:

With general directions, plans, organizes, delivers independent counseling, and monitors medical conditions of high-risk pregnant moms & infants at home and in clinic setting. Candidate will assure that all program standards and procedures as outlined by the Illinois Department of Public Health & Human Services and East Side Health District are met.

Responsibilities:

-Provide comprehensive nursing services to pregnant women and infants in clinic and home settings.

-Provide health education, counseling, and guidance to patients and families, emphasizing preventive care, disease management, and health promotion.

-Referral to appropriate community resources and services based on a thorough assessment of the family’s needs including medical, social, and support resources.

-Assistance in obtaining ongoing obstetric & pediatric primary including well child visits, immunizations, and specialty medical care based on the moms & infant’s condition.

Responsibilities:

-Provide comprehensive nursing services to pregnant women and infants in clinic and home settings.

-Provide health education, counseling, and guidance to patients and families, emphasizing preventive care, disease management, and health promotion.

-Referral to appropriate community resources and services based on a thorough assessment of the family’s needs including medical, social, and support resources.

-Assistance in obtaining ongoing obstetric & pediatric primary including well child visits, immunizations, and specialty medical care based on the moms & infant’s condition.

Required Skills, Education, & Experience:

• Registered Nurse-with an associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Must submit an Illinois R.N. License.

• One year experience providing services to high-risk families with young children;

• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees, patients, family members, health personnel, and other professionals;

• Ability to conduct effective assessment interviews and develop care plans;

• Requires thorough knowledge, skills and experience working with and utilizing community resources;

• Ability to speak Spanish will be given preference;

• Must own a dependable automobile properly insured and possess a valid driver’s license;

• Will accept other duties as assigned by ESHD;

• Adhere to policies and procedures, confidentiality and HIPPA.

Position is contingent upon continued funding of present grants