Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  The Registered Nurse ensures that children and their family receive the services authorized under the First Connections Program.

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs assessments and provides direct contact, care and comprehensive, community based nursing services for infants and families referred to the First Connections program.
• Performs duties and activities with individual children and families in their homes;
• Identifies child and family need, educates families, and connects families to community based resources.
• Ensures quality service delivery by members of FC team to families referred to program.
• Participates in community outreach initiatives and activities as required or requested by clinical supervisor or administrative director.
• Participates in ongoing reflective supervision with First Connections Supervisor as scheduled.
• Completes all RI DOH and Family Service paperwork including evaluations and written documentation of all communications with families, physicians, referral sources, community partners, etc.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor or director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as RN by the RI DOH.
• Graduate of Board approved and accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 3-year experience in public health, pediatric nursing or community based care.
• Minimum of 3-year experience working with young children and their families.
• Current and valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• As needed to maintain individual licensure and meet RI DOH standards.
• Participation in semi-annual and annual employee performance review process including development and review of professional/program goals and objectives.
• Other trainings as required by Rhode Island Department of Health.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to and from clients’ residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

I certify that I have read, understand and willing and qualified to perform the duties of the First Connections Registered Nurse.