What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Care Coordinator, Healthy Start position at Harris County?
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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
The Healthy Start Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator will support the implementation and management of the Healthy Start initiative within Harris County Public Health (HCPH). This role involves coordinating patient care, supporting health education efforts, and ensuring program objectives are met to improve maternal and child health outcomes. The RN will provide safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the care team, providing patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member of the health care team. The RN is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice of an RN, and in accordance with the federal, state and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of HCPH. Services may be provided in participant home, clinic, or through telehealth modalities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
The Healthy Start Registered Nurse (RN) Care Coordinator will support the implementation and management of the Healthy Start initiative within Harris County Public Health (HCPH). This role involves coordinating patient care, supporting health education efforts, and ensuring program objectives are met to improve maternal and child health outcomes. The RN will provide safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the care team, providing patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member of the health care team. The RN is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice of an RN, and in accordance with the federal, state and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of HCPH. Services may be provided in participant home, clinic, or through telehealth modalities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and manage patient care activities, including scheduling appointments, follow-ups, and ensuring continuity of care for program participants, delivered in participant homes, clinics, or via telehealth.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments for program participants, including maternal and child health evaluations and screenings, in various settings.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans for program participants, addressing specific health needs and goals.
- Provide health education and counseling to program participants on topics such as prenatal care, nutrition, and child development, in both individual and group settings, using in-person and telehealth modalities.
- Collect and maintain accurate patient records and data, ensuring compliance with confidentiality and reporting requirements.
- Support community outreach activities to promote Healthy Start services and recruit program participants.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to coordinate care and services for program participants.
- Identify areas for improvement in patient care and support the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
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Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Registered Nurse Examiners with no restrictions
- American Heart Association CPR Certificate
Experience:
- One (1) year of experience as an RN providing women's health services
Licenses:
- Valid TX driver's license
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and navigating Electronic Medical Record Systems.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
- Ability to organize material, prioritize job tasks, make reliable judgments, and draw conclusions from verbal discussions and written data
- Ability to draw conclusions from data, such as lab tests, to record this information accurately in patient’s record, and to notify medical providers when deviations occur
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
Organizational Leadership
- Understands the organizational mission
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
- Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Self-motivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.Language:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Full Time | Regular
- Monday - Friday; 8 am - 5 pm
- Other days and hours as necessary.
- Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
- Able to travel within Harris County as needed.
Work Environment:
- This job operates in a professional office, clinic environment, and community setting.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
- This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
- 1111 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77002
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
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