Bilingual Registered Nurse (English/Spanish)

Fulltime Position - 35 hours per week

Salary Range - $87,000 - $89,000

ELIGIBLE FOR FULL BENEFITS

For over 40 years, The Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region’s health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders. The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey.

The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.

Disclaimer:

This job description does not encompass all duties and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or tasks. However, it provides a general overview of the job expectations.

The Cooperative offers a competitive benefit package:

* Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

* Id Theft & Legal Services

* Pet Insurance

* Critical Illness and Accident Plan

* Free AAA Basic Membership

* Generous Paid Time Off

* 10 Paid Holidays

* Staff Development

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Employee Assistance Program

* Flexible Spending Account

* Dependent Care Account

* 401K – The Cooperative contributes 4% after one year of work anniversary

Our biggest perk “Summer Flex” and Hybrid Work Schedule

General Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive community health nursing services through home-care and telehealth to women and their families enrolled in the Nurse Family Partnership Program (NFP) in accordance with program goals, objectives and protocols. Client caseload consists of approximately 25 to 30 individuals of childbearing age, and their infants and children, birth through 2 years.

Essential Functions:

Contribute to The Cooperative’s commitment to equity and continuous quality improvement that aligns with the agency’s mission, goals, and advancement * Effectively cross-collaborate with agency staff, leaders, and board members to foster a comprehensive approach of information sharing, working committees, and collective representation. * Routinely disseminate relevant information, presentations, training, and learning opportunities for internal program and agency staff. * When applicable, will participate in relevant staff development opportunities (trainings, summits, conferences, etc.) to increase skill development, elevate program goals, and engage staff members with timely key learnings.  * Provides NFP nursing services through home-care and telehealth * Assesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to health and life course development * Assists women and their families to establish realistic goals and measurable outcomes for promoting their health and life course development * Provides counseling and instruction to assist women and their families in attaining targeted goals, in areas including prenatal and postpartum care, nutrition, parenting, well-child care, family planning, and special health problems * Evaluates client’s and family’s progress toward targeted goals; revises plan of care as appropriate * Develops a working relationship with clients and their families in order to promote problem-solving competence * Promotes involvement of other family members in the pregnancy, birth and early childcare * Links women and families with community resources relevant to their specific needs * Consults, communicates and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families in the caseload * Records nursing activities in accordance with documentation protocols * Assumes responsibility for ongoing learning and professional development in relation to program implementation * Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities to Perform Essential Functions: 

• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Registered Nurse licensed in the State of New Jersey 
• BSN degree required
• 2 years’ MCH experience 
• 2 years’ experience in community health nursing or community outreach 
• 2 years’ demonstrated cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations 
• Basic computer skills necessary
• Valid driver’s license, current insurance policy and car
• Good organizational skills; ability to prioritize work requirements.
• Ability to communicate well with consumers and providers

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others
• Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
• Additional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HR

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Travels regularly to sites where traffic, weather, and other environmental conditions may be encountered; otherwise works in a climate-controlled professional office environment generally free from hazards and other adverse working conditions