This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13162959

This position works to meet the mission of the Sedgwick County Health Department by promoting the wellness of Sedgwick County residents through the Healthy Babies Programs focus on reduction of infant mortality, maternal mortality, low birth weight, and prematurity among high-risk birthing people. The Healthy Babies Nurse provides prenatal and parenting education and support to birthing people and families in Sedgwick County. Education, support and connection to referrals are conducted in clients home and community settings. Employee will provide support during public health emergencies (Activation Level 1).

Home and community visits

• Drive to off-site locations to complete in-home and community visits following program guidelines.
• Evaluate clients for mental and physical health barriers by performing a variety of assessments.
• Ensure client screenings and assessments are conducted according to program guidelines.

Documentation

• Complete documentation in real time at client visits, with full completion in 48 hours.
• Audit documentation, revise, and complete by deadline given.
• Maintain accurate documentation per program policies.

Education

• Provide education on maternal child health, safe sleep, substance use cessation, child safety, family planning, mental health, and other resources, as applicable.
• Conduct developmental screenings per program timeframe.
• Complete referrals to other community agencies based on individual client needs.
• Participate in a minimum of 3 outreach events or coalition meetings per quarter, at least one of which must be an outreach event.
• Attend and complete trainings per program guidelines.

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.