NURSE Specialist - NURSE FAMILY Partnership - Public Health

Summary

The Nurse, Specialist - NFP will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Public Health including providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for the Nurse Family Partnership, according to the guidelines of the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP).

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays.

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These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at .

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long‑term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full‑time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation).

In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

• Provides home visits for women and families in the NFP Program.
• Supports the guidelines and standards of the NFP Program and Public Health.
• Promotes awareness of NFP throughout Tarrant County.
• Develops and maintains community relations to support NFP referrals.
• Completes all required NFP training and continuing education.
• Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP guidelines.
• Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and their families.
• Maintains a caseload of 25 active clients and fulfills reporting responsibilities.
• Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Advanced analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of field of nursing.
• Good presentation skills.
• Ability to make professional nursing decisions and operate autonomously under the NFP guidelines.
• Flexible work availability is needed to facilitate home visits.

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) with two (2) years related experience OR
• Associate’s degree in Nursing or equivalent and four (4) years of related experience.
• Current Texas or multistate compact (including Texas) RN license required. Texas RN license required within ninety (90) days of hire.
• Must possess a valid driver license, with good driving record.

To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly reflect the minimum qualifications. Incomplete information in Education (including type of degree, field of study, and graduation), Experience, or Certification/License sections may result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without complete documentation. Proof of educational attainment is required during onboarding.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks that will include a criminal background check and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, educational attainment, or additional State or Federal legal requirements.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, climb stairs, grasp/squeeze, use hand tools, hear, keyboard, kneel, lift below the waist, lift between the waist and shoulder, lift overhead, lift to the side/twist, tolerate noise, pull, push, reach, reach overhead, perform repetitive tasks, see color, see far and near, sit, squat, stand, stoop, talk, twist, use his/her hands, drive a vehicle, walk, and work alone and with others.

Exposure to active infectious diseases and body fluids, possible needle sticks, and restraining of children.