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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