Community Health Nurse (CHN)

The Community Health Nurse (CHN) is responsible for providing, teaching, supervising, and documenting nursing care for individuals and families at home. The CHN plays a vital role in promoting, maintaining, and restoring health, preventing illness, and facilitating rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Intervene to promote, maintain, or restore health and prevent illness.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers, professionals, and community representatives to coordinate home care.
• Evaluate individual and family responses to interventions.
• Function independently under the general guidance of the Director while adhering to specific guidelines and protocols.
• Utilize time management, communication, planning, delegating, and problem-solving skills in care provision.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and maintain emotional stability in emergency settings.

Qualifications

• One year of acute nursing care experience required; hospital-based experience preferred.
• Experience in home health care is required.
• Certified Home Health license is required, including proficiency with OASIS.
• Infusion Therapy Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of nursing principles and practices.
• Ability to apply community health principles and practices effectively.
• Proven ability to perform independently as a clinician with minimal supervision.
• Experience with self-scheduling of caseload preferred.
• History of flexibility in assuming varied assignments.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is highly preferred.
• Current Driver License and insurance are required.
• Familiarity with home care reimbursement and regulatory guidelines is essential.
• Ability to drive in inclement weather.
• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as assigned.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise others and maintain confidentiality.
• Capability to develop and maintain clinical records and communicate clinical data both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to accept flexible work hours.
• Demonstrated reliability in meeting the demands of a committed work schedule.

Additional Information

All requests for time off must be noted and verified prior to submission. A maximum of five days of requested time off is acceptable. Non-billable orientation of 8 hours is required for this position.