Nurse Home Visitor

Overview

Black Hills Special Services Cooperative (BHSSC) is a public entity that is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota. BHSSC is comprised of five divisions dedicated to aiding school districts, individuals, and the communities.

The fundamental purpose of this classification is to provide home visiting nursing services to women and their families who are eligible for the Bright Start Program. The Nurse Home Visitor reports directly to the Division Director, who is a Registered Nurse (RN).

Weekly travel required. Area of coverage is Pennington, Custer, Fall River and Oglala Lakota counties.

Salary/Wage- $31.00 - $35.00 per hour

Job Type- Full-time, non-exempt

Work Location- Rapid City, SD

• Provide nurse home visiting services to eligible women and families in accordance with the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) model and Bright Start program standards
• Maintain an assigned caseload; complete required documentation; and adhere to all program policies, procedures, and training requirements
• Develop therapeutic relationships using reflective practice and motivational interviewing; assess client strengths and needs; and support goal setting
• Promote Bright Start through community outreach, referral development, and participation in advisory and partner activities
• Assess clients, formulate nursing diagnoses, and plan and evaluate home visits based on client goals and program outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and data entry in accordance with agency and HIPAA standards; participate in data review and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
• Other duties as assigned

• This position requires an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, BSN preferred. Must be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in South Dakota.
• Registered Nurses with experience in public/community health (including home visitation), maternal and child health in community settings, and work with diverse populations and organizations are preferred
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, partners, and communities; manage deadlines; and support project tracking and reporting
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, complete technical documentation, problem-solve, and support process improvement and performance monitoring
• Proficiency with computers, databases, and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong professional communication skills, including verbal, phone, and written correspondence
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account Options
• South Dakota Retirement
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave

Company Website- Bhssc.org

For additional questions regarding this position, please contact Brooke Lusk at blusk or ).

Because BHSSC is an educational cooperative under the State of South Dakota, all employees are required to undergo a criminal background investigation.