Position Summary:

• Case conferences all Consultation Requests received with CP&P casework staff to determine appropriateness of referral to the CFN, clarify nursing needs and to inform CP&P of the CFN's scope of involvement.
• Assesses child and family health care status and needs by reviewing New Jersey Spirit (NJS), New Jersey Immunization and Information System (NJIIS), Health Focus, and available medical records, and interviewing healthcare providers and biologic parents.
• With parental agreement completes joint home visits with caseworker. Attends pediatric subspecialty appointments as indicated.
• Supports the health plan developed by the primary medical home in collaboration with specialists, biologic parents, other community service providers and DCF/CP&P.
• Assist the division to understand strengths, barriers to care and impact of medical mental health of caregivers on their ability to support child's medical health plan with multifaceted, interdisciplinary recommendations to address deficits.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a BA / BS degree in a health-related field required.
• May substitute years of pediatric nursing experience for degree.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in pediatric nursing required.

City: Asbury Park

State: NJ

Posting Number: 25ST1009

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