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Job Description
NFP Program Home Visitor, Sr. Staff Nurse RN, BSN
Lubbock
39426BR
Position Description
Employees perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties as part of a total health care team to provide the patient with complete evaluations. May supervise and instruct subordinate nursing personnel. Receives supervision from head nurse or physician, functions independently within guidelines. May supervise ancillary nursing personnel in the performance of certain tasks, and assists in training personnel. Work is performed in normal office conditions and through conducting home visits with clients
Major/Essential Functions
Responsible for nursing care associated with the School of Nursing (SON) Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) Program under the Larry Combest Wellness Center.- Required to work day, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
- Function within the nurse's legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the organization and practice setting.
- Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families.
- Determine the physical and mental health status.
- Analyze assessment data to identify problems and formulate goals & outcomes.
- Evaluate and report patient outcomes and responses to therapeutic interventions.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching plans for patients and their families to address health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
- Implement measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients, self, and others.
- Communicate patient data using Electronic Health Records (EHR) to support decision making to improve patient care.
- Assess, plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the educational programs that are implemented in the Nurse Family Partnership Program within the SON Combest Wellness Center.
- Provide comprehensive community health nursing services to clients and their families.
- Maintains a case load of 25 enrolled clients or more as needed.
- Adhere to the guidelines of the NFP program model and participate in on-going training as required by the NFP program.
- The Nurse Home Visitor (NHV) will facilitate outcome and community education activities to support the NFP program and address client needs.
- Work closely with the NFP Nurse Supervisor and Data Coordinator in monitoring outcomes of the NFP program.
- Develop and maintain ongoing, therapeutic relationship with clients enrolled in the NFP program to assist clients achieve self-sufficiency and family health and wellness goals.
- Practice in non-traditional, community settings, to include clients' homes, make professional sound judgements and work with the NFP Nurse Supervisor, Data Coordinator, and other NHVs to resolve client and program delivery needs.
- Drive to patient homes, meetings, and events using personal vehicle.
- Demonstrate the TTUHSC Values Based Culture.
Required Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program.
License/Certification: Current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer your license to Texas.
Experience: A minimum of two years of Staff Nurse experience in a specialty area.
To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=879193
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
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Nationally recognized for innovative programs, academic achievement, cutting-edge research and exceptional patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center aims to promote a greater health environment for West Texas and beyond. While our flagship campus resides proudly in Lubbock, Texas, TTUHSC operates five schools with campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas/Fort Worth, Lubbock and the Permian Basin (Midland & Odessa).
Like Texas itself, we are an independent and proud institution that is part of a larger union, the Texas Tech University System. As a university separate from Texas Tech University, we have been entrusted with a singular charge: to teach the next generation of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, researchers and health care professionals while simultaneously providing the people of West Texas with world-class patient care. We are both an institution of higher learning and a place where real people come for life-saving medical care.
Our Mission
As a comprehensive health sciences center, our mission is to enrich the lives of others by educating students to become collaborative health care professionals, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research.
Our Values & Culture
Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first. Our five values guide our actions and principles: Beyond Service, Kindhearted, Integrity, One Team, and Visionary.
Compensation & Benefits
We are proud to offer many exceptional employee benefits, including a generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, medical and dental insurance, paid time off and substantial automatic retirement contributions. Additionally, we invest in employee success by providing many resources designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
- Comprehensive Health Plans and Other Core Insurance
- State Retirement Programs and Pension Options
- Retiree Insurance for Lifetime Medical Benefits
- Continuing Education & Lifelong Learning Programs
- Tuition scholarships for employees and their dependents
- Leadership and Professional Development Programs
- Mental and Physical Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition Programs and Longevity Pay
We are excited for you to consider joining our team at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Consistently ranked as a "Great College to Work For" by the Chronicle of Higher Education, TTUHSC provides so much more than just a job!
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