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Responsible for the nursing care of patients/clients requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Responsible for maintaining the highest standard in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model and to the policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Assess physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women in the home care setting across all NFP domains and address the issues immediately as needed. Provides education, support and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining targeted goals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.
A Brief Overview
Responsible for the nursing care of patients/clients requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Responsible for maintaining the highest standard in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model and to the policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Assess physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women in the home care setting across all NFP domains and address the issues immediately as needed. Provides education, support and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining targeted goals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
Practice Excellence - Makes complete, accurate assessments of client and infant, develops an individualized plan of care, and implements appropriate interventions
Evidence Based/Best Practice - participates and provides input on nursing practice, home visitation family dynamics and patient outcomes. Recommends changes utilizing evidence-based practice, and maintains accurate documentation and data collection per NFP guidelines.
Leadership Excellence - demonstrates a commitment to professional development and clinical expertise in obstetrics, care of infant and pediatric clients.
Role Clarity - Accomplishes the appropriate number of home visits required per month as per NFP guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned
Education/Formal Training Requirements
Required - Bachelor's Degree Nursing
Work Experience Requirements
Preferred - Maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing 1-3 years
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic computer skills.
Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques, which are central to the professional discipline in Nursing.
Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care. Synthesizes multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems.
Supervision Provided by this Position
There are no direct reports.
Physical Demands
The physical activities of…