Community Health Nurse - HRPP

About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S. MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Child care benefits including access to our upcoming on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

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We Require

• One year in pediatrics, NICU, and/or maternal/child health

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing with a valid unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing

We Also Value

• Bilingual skills in English/Spanish

• Trained in the use of the ages and stages questionnaire

Job Contributions

• Completes family visits and related documentation for caseload, including High Risk Perinatal (HRPP) and other at-risk children (CYSHCN). These are done both at home and virtually

• Performs infant physical and developmental assessments and family knowledge and social assessment

• Provides appropriate family-centered education and interventions to maximize optimal growth and development of these at-risk infants and toddlers

• Performs case management of assigned families, including scheduling home visits at appropriate intervals, making referrals and advocating for community services

• Completes all required paperwork, computer input and production of individual report ina timely manner

• Participates in required quality assurance activities

• Attends assigned hospital discharge planning meetings, ADHS-sponsored HRPP meetings and required OFH and MCDPH meetings and trainings

• Attends all required educational conferences and participates in continuing education as appropriate to update knowledge levels

• Participates in community networking and advocacy.

  Provides community presentations related to infant and toddler issues and education as requested

• Participates in Newborn Screening Program, as needed, including home visits, telephone contacts, case management, education and training.

Working Conditions

• Home visits are primarily performed in Central Phoenix, but are not limited to the West Valley, North Central, and North Scottsdale

• Ability to exert 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, poor, ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

• Valid Arizona Driver’s license and insurance is required upon hire

• CPR BLS Certification

• Must secure and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card and complete a background check

• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test