Nurse Home Visitor

About the position

The Nurse-Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to women and their families eligible for the Nurse-Family Partnership Program. The nurse home visitor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the Nurse-Family Partnership model, policies, procedures, Visit-to-Visit Guidelines, and standards of Nurse-Family Partnership and of the lead agency. The nurse home visitor reports to the Nurse-Family Partnership nurse supervisor.

Basic Job Functions

·         Provides home visits to women and their families eligible for the Nurse-Family Partnership Program

·         Adheres to nursing process and the Nurse-Family Partnership model of home visitation

·         Carries a case load of 21 - 25 clients

 Administrative

·         Supports Nurse-Family Partnership policies, procedures, Visit-to-Visit Guidelines, and standards of Nurse-Family Partnership and the lead implementing partner organization

·         As requested or required, participates in community coalition in support of NurseFamily Partnership

·         Promotes public awareness of Nurse-Family Partnership

·         Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals

Clinical

·         Completes all required Nurse-Family Partnership Education

·         Attends and participates in dyadic assessment training

·         Develops therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment

·         Performs home visiting in accordance with the Nurse-Family Partnership model and Visit-to-Visit Guidelines

·         Follows nursing process in implementing Nurse-Family Partnership into nursing practice

·         Assesses physical, emotional, social, and environmental strengths and risks of women and their families as they relate to the Nurse-Family Partnership domains

·         Assists birthing and parenting individuals and their families in establishing goals and outcomes

·         Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting birthing and parenting individuals and their families in attaining their targeted goals

·         Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families

·         Formulates nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals

·         Evaluates client progress toward stated goals and Nurse-Family Partnership outcomes. Plans home visits in accordance with client goals and Nurse-Family Partnership outcomes

·         Actively engages in professional development to meet all Nurse-Family Partnership nurse home visitor competency requirements

·         Meets with Nurse-Family Partnership nurse supervisor weekly for clinical supervision

·         Utilizes reflective practice

·         Schedules joint home visits with Nurse-Family Partnership nurse supervisor every four months

·         Attends and participates in bi-weekly case conferences

·         Attends and participates in bi-weekly team meetings

·         Provides information to support staff for timely and accurate data input to the data collection system

·         Participates in review and analysis of reports for achievements and areas for improvement

·         Participates in quality improvement efforts

·         Maintains confidentiality

·         Documents appropriately

·         Performs related duties as assigned or required

Team

·         Understands, supports, and coaches others in the Nurse-Family Partnership vision, mission, and model

·         Represents the Nurse-Family Partnership vision, mission, and model in actions as well as verbally to both internal and external customers and colleagues

·         Assists in creating a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and cooperation

·         Elicits and considers differing viewpoints when analyzing issues

·         Recognizes accomplishments of team members

 Communication

·         Maintains clear, effective, open, honest communication with both internal and external customers and colleagues

·         Creates, maintains, and supports a safe environment for open discussion

·         Maintains confidentiality

·         Seeks and responds appropriately to feedback

 Professional Development

·         Accurately assesses own learning needs and develops strategies to meet them

·         Motivated to utilize computer for distance learning

·         Stays informed of current health care developments to provide safe, quality nurse home visiting services

·         Establishes and records progress toward annual goals

 Job Qualifications

·         Associate Degree or higher required

·         Current RN license in good standing required

·         Current CPR required

·         Two years’ recent experience in maternal-child health, public health, home visiting, or mental/behavioral nursing preferred

·         Home visiting experience preferred

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Basic computer skills

·         Valid driver’s license and insured automobile required

·         Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends (per agency requirements)

Health benefits, on-site childcare, and 401K plan available. Salary for this position is $40 - $45/hour; commensurate with previous experience, references, and other factors.