Nurse Community Health Specialist

Jobtome; Hondo (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking an experienced community health clinician to work under the clinical director, delivering expert nursing care and education within a multidisciplinary team. You will develop care plans for individuals and populations, identify health issues, and collaborate with external partners to implement effective programs.

The role requires a BSN and two years of nursing experience, with preference for Spanish proficiency and experience in community health or maternal/child/mental

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing and two years of nursing experience preferred.
• Recent experience in community health, maternal/child health, or mental/behavioral nursing preferred.
• Ability to interpret findings, follow established protocols, and consult with healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Develop a broad spectrum plan of care for individuals/families/populations.
• Provide specialized health care to defined populations and identify health problems.
• Collaborate with external partners to implement programs and supervise nursing and non-professional staff.

Skills

Spanish language

Community health

Case management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the general direction of clinical director/area manager, functions independently in the role of expert community health clinician, educator, consultant, case manger, and/or researcher. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, develops a broad spectrum plan of care for individual/families/ population group. Provides specialized health care to clients in the defined population. Identifies emerging/recurring health problems. Develop and/or implements programs both internally and in collaboration with external partners for identified problems. Supervise nursing and non-professional staff.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor of Science in Nursing and two years of experience in nursing is preferred. Recent experience in community health, maternal/child health, or mental/behavioral nursing and proficiency in reading, writing and speaking Spanish preferred. Ability to interpret findings, initiate and follow established protocols and procedures, consult with members of healthcare team, observe and assess health factors.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Current license to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas is required. Valid Texas driver’s license and insured automobile required. Current CPR required