42364BR

Sr. Staff Nurse - NFP Program Home Visitor RN, BSN

SON Combest Center Lbk

Lubbock

Introduction

Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For, TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits, including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.

About TTUHSC

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care – and we believe that our people are the reason for our institution’s lasting success and bright future.

Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.

Position Description

Employees in this classification are responsible for providing professional nursing care in an assigned specialty or subspecialty clinic. They perform a variety of general and specialized nursing duties as part of a total health care team to provide the patient with complete evaluations. Employees in this position generally assist the head nurse in the supervision of other clinic personnel and may substitute for this person in the event of his/her absence. 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 under usual clinic conditions and requires a high degree of contact with patients, families, and other clinic personnel and outside professionals.

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 transportation with required vehicle inspections, auto-insurance and a valid driver's license.

Occasional Duties

• Attend community partner meetings.
• Assist in marketing the NFP Program to community at large.
• Assist program data coordinator as needed.
• May include travel outside of Lubbock county, which may include overnight to several days.

Required Qualifications

Graduate from an approved accredited nursing program; current RN license in the State of Texas or have the ability to transfer license to Texas. A minimum of two years of Staff Nurse experience in a specialty area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Community experience and maternal child health area.
• Experience conducting home visits.
• BLS Cert.
• Associate's degree or higher in a related field.

Required Attachments

Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Professional/Personal Reference, Professional License/Certification, Transcript, Other Documents Supporting Qualifications

Benefits

TTUHSC is committed to creating an environment where our team members can do their best work, with programs and benefits to support head-to-toe well-being. Explore just a few of the advantages of being a TTUHSC team member:

• Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options – Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
• Retirement Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace

Additionally, TTUHSC invests in the success of our team members by providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, including lifelong learning programs, recognition programs, and health and wellness initiatives. Team members also enjoy a variety of other perks, such as special membership rates at local gyms and golf courses, access to state-of-the-art software and facilities, and discounts on travel, technology, entertainment and more.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

21.28

Pay Grade Maximum

47.67

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan website at https://app4.ttuhsc.edu/payplan.

Grant Funded?

Yes

Travel Required

Up to 75%

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Schedule includes day, evening, and weekend time.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Air Force Specialty Code

46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX

Army Military Occupational Specialty Code

66B, 66C, 66E, 66G, 66H, 66N, 66S, 66T