Public Health Nurse I - Healthy Baby Healthy Child

Works as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the nursing component of the individualized care plan for each client.

Meets regularly with nurse team leader for nursing standard of practice supervision, consultation and evaluation.

Performs nursing duties according to nursing and program standards.

Provides nursing care according to identified client and community needs.

Works collaboratively with the clinical providers at the primary care sites through participation in case conferences and in other informal communications.

Performs health education and training for clients during home visits, clinical site appointments or group settings in the community.

Develops individualized care plans/ family development plan and intervention strategies for each client.

Delivers services and documents nursing care according to nursing and program protocols.

Identifies emerging problems and solutions for clients and their communities.

Continues professional education to enhance knowledge, skill and ability to maintain a high level of clinical practice.

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Information

City of Boston Residency Required, A Criminal Offenders Records Information request must be completed for this position. However, a record is not an automatic bar to employment but is reviewed in relation to the job applied for., This position requires direct client/patient contact and as a result of such direct contact, certain immunizations will be recommended and/or required prior to commencement of employment duties., Any position that requires an advanced degree will be subject to education verification, The Boston Public Health Commission is an EEO Employer and all applicants meeting the minimum requirements are eligible to apply