Registered Nurse Community Projects Coordinator -- RFTS Clinic-Right From The Start -- Women & Child

Job Summary

Directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Right From the Start (RFTS) and Prevention First Projects on the regional level. Assumes responsibility for implementation, operation and management of the RFTS Project components, coordinating the care of eligible pregnant women and infants with many providers, professional specialists, and community resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the health, education, psychosocial, and nutritional care for clients enrolled in the Right From the Start and Prevention First Projects. • Receive referrals from Designated Care Agencies within the RFTS Region and Medical Providers. • Complete assessment to identify barriers to a healthy outcome. • Develop service plan with client. • Arrange for interventions which meet identified needs. • Make home visits and contact client as needed. • Document client care. • Update service plan as needed. • Participate in interagency/interdisciplinary service plan meetings. • Advocate for the needs of the family; including: food, shelter, safety, crisis intervention, transportation and child care. • Maintain department, institution, and licensure (if applicable) required education. Document appropriately. • Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. • Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. • Perform work in a cost-effective manner. • Perform related duties as assigned. • Oversees and carries out all duties required for the implementation, operation, and management of the RFTS Project components. • Directly supervises the support staff and performance of the support staff's work. • Provides direction to and monitors agencies providing direct services to clients in accordance with project standards and protocols. • Plan departmental goals in alignment with CAMC Strategic goals and key critical processes. • Anticipate and update programs to meet changing practices within the healthcare system. • Collaborate with physicians to facilitate appropriate referrals, client care coordination and clinical quality. • Assists the Nurse Manager by performing Charge Nurse accountabilities in supervision and evaluation of performance of support staff. • Participate and plan departmental goals with the Nurse Manager, Medical Director, and Office of Maternal Child Health in alignment with CAMC Strategic goals and key critical processes. • Maintains Clinic Competencies in the role of Designated Care Coordinator Maternal Child Care Coordinator

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) Experience: 3 Years - related experience Comments: Car required. Initiative and professionalism Required

Credentials

• Registered Nurse (Required)

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Women & Children's Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lauren.Lane@vandaliahealth.org