Registered Nurse (Part-time)

REGISTERED NURSE

GRANT-FUNDED

SALARY: $46.24 an hour

SECTION I-JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Healthy Brain and Aging Program Director or designee. The Registered Nurse (RN) performs public health nursing for the Healthy Brain and Aging Program and serves as the healthcare liaison for initiatives that will expand public health and healthcare collaboration and system development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Employee will accurately document all time worked.
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining partnerships with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), clinics and hospital systems regarding dementia and brain health related program initiatives.
• The RN is responsible for participating in the Dementia Action Coalition workgroups, specifically supporting the implementation of the "Healthcare and Dementia Capable Systems" workgroup activities.
• The RN will conduct home visits to support the Dementia Resource Specialists in providing subject matter expertise regarding health promotion, disease prevention, healthy aging, and dementia risk reduction.
• Review health educational material for clinical accuracy.
• Identifies additional opportunities for incorporation of brain health and dementia risk reduction, detection and support into existing patient and community education efforts.
• Coordinates youth related educational opportunities to increase awareness on the importance of brain health, traumatic brain injury prevention and healthy aging.
• Coordinates educational opportunities for healthcare professionals regarding dementia related training, tools and resources.
• Supports the development of referral pathways between healthcare organizations and community-based dementia resources.
• Maintains contact list and partnership tracking regarding healthcare entities and personnel.
• Contributes to the attainment of goals set by the Healthy Brain and Aging Program by utilizing contact with individuals and the community to establish relationships, which contributes to the public awareness and understanding of brain health.
• Other duties as assigned

SECTION II-JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse for the State of Texas and three (3) years' experience in providing general health services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and ability to perform nursing procedures for which the registered nurse has been trained in the nursing program.
• Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias including the three prevention tiers of risk reduction, early detection and quality care and support.
• Knowledge and abilities to record observations complete, concise and legible.
• Knowledge to exercise judgment in the application of nursing care.
• Knowledge and skills in computer software.
• Maintain objective attitude and exercise tact and initiative.
• Ability to record observation completely accordingly, legible and concisely.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability follow safety rules on the job and use of protective personal equipment.
• Knowledge of geographic area of Cameron County.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to evaluate information accurately and objectively.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License, comply with State of Texas Driving Laws, and maintain an acceptable driving record should the position require driving.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Employees of Cameron County may be required to work during any natural disaster or emergency, extended hours and non-traditional work schedules (i.e., Saturdays and Sundays).
• Criminal background check is required for employment or continued employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Good health and physical condition sufficient to permit full performance of the duties of the position. If additional assistance is required, employee must request assistance prior to performing the assignment.

SECTION III-JOB DIMENSIONS

CONTACTS:

EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Occasional contact with other health, social and educational care agencies, and outside organizations. Frequent contact with clinic clientele. Communication is via telephone, written communication and face to face.

INTERNAL CONTACTS

Utilizes tact when dealing with County employees, health, social and educational care providers, and clientele. Constant contact with county personnel. Communicating is primarily face-to-face, via telephone and through written communication.

RESPONSIBILITY

• Comply with Cameron County and Department of State Health Services rules/regulations and display a positive public image.
• As a Cameron County employee, the identity of every client shall be kept confidential except to the extent necessary to carry out the purpose of an investigation, hearing, or judicial proceeding.

DIFFICULTY

Judgment is required to ensure completion of job activities as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee. Uses discretion to achieve work goals. Initiative is constantly required to achieve work goals.

GUIDANCE

As assigned by immediate supervisor or designee. It is the responsibility of the employee to know and maintain contact with their immediate supervisor or designee.

WORKING CONDITION

Working conditions are primarily in a clinic, office, community center and field setting.