Registered Nurse, Nurse-Family Partnership

DescriptionMake a Difference in Your CommunityThe Department of Public Health for St. Louis County Government is actively looking to hire a Registered Nurse (RN) to join their team. This Public Health nursing position will carry out the program requirements of the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) and provide home visits to low-income women and their families on a weekly to every other week frequency. This RN will manage a caseload of approximately 21 - 25 clients. It's expected this RN will adhere to the nursing process and support policies and procedures established by the St. Louis County Department of Public Health. This role will participate in community coalition and promote public awareness of the NFP program.Why Work with Us?Competitive Average Salary: Starting salary is $29.00 hourly Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package and generous Paid Time Off (PTO). Learn more about St. Louis County benefits: Saint Louis County Employee BenefitsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness: We participate in this program to support your financial future. Learn more about the program: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student AidFlexible Work Environment: Benefit from a hybrid work model that supports your work-life designThis is a grant-funded, term position. The Maternal Child Health - Title V grant will end on Sept. 30, 2026, and thus far has always been renewed.Examples of DutiesEssential Function ExamplesPerform home visiting in accordance with the NFP model and NFP Visit-to-Visit GuidelinesUtilize concepts of trauma-informed care and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environmentManage a caseload of approximately 21-25 clientsParticipate in weekly NFP team meetings, case conferences, and reflective supervisionComplete and maintain a systematic plan of care for all patients and document all services providedAdhere to the nursing process and the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) model of home visitationSupport policies, procedures, NFP "Visit to Visit" guidelines and standards of NFP Participate in community coalition in support of NFP and promote public awareness of NFP Complete all required NFP Initial EducationDevelop therapeutic relationshipsAssess physical, emotional, social, and environmental strengths and challenges of women and their familiesProvide education, support and resources to assist women and their families in attaining their goalsParticipate in ongoing professional development --- examples include mental health, intimate partner violence, opioid use, health equity and reproductive health to enhance their practiceProvide patient care and treatmentProvide patient education to promote patient wellness to maintain and improve healthProvide case managementPerform other duties as required or assignedMinimum QualificationsRequires licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of MissouriCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) CertificationCurrent, valid driver's licensePreference may be given to applications as follows:Experience in maternal child health, public health, labor and delivery, postpartum, or pediatricsPrevious home visiting experience or familiarity with community-based servicesExperience working with underserved or high-risk populationsAdditional InformationSELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of “fully vaccinated” is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a CMS clinical contraindication to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.St. Louis CountyDivision of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105(314) 615-5429Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703www.stlouiscountymo.govSt. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.01This position is grant-funded and is dependent on continued funding for its duration. Are you comfortable with accepting a position with this funding structure?YesNo02Do you have current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Missouri?YesNo03Please provide your license number as well as the state where it was issued.04Are you current in your Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification?YesNo05Do you have a current, valid driver's license and reliable transportation to conduct home visits?YesNo06Have you ever received any disciplinary action (censor, probation, revocation) against your nursing license by the State Board of Nursing in any state that you have held a license?YesNo07Do you have home visiting experience?YesNo08What is your familiarity with community-based services?09What interests you about working with first-time mothers and families in a home visiting or community-based setting?10Describe the skills and experiences you bring that would help you build trusting relationships with clients and improve maternal and child health outcomes.11Describe a challenging interaction with a patient or family. How did you approach the situation and what was the outcome?12Do you have experience working with underserved or high-risk populations?YesNo13If you answered Yes to the previous question, please provide a few details about this experience. If you answered No, please respond with NA.14Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter N/A. Required Question