Registered Nurse- Nurse Family Partnership (Montgomery/Fountain Counties)

Are you looking for a nontraditional nursing career that supports and empowers first‑time parents in your own community? Do you desire a flexible career that is salaried and has no regularly scheduled weekends or holidays? This position will serve clients in the Montgomery/Fountain County areas; ideal candidates will live in or around these areas for travel purposes. The general salary range for this position is $54‑60K. Nurse‑Family Partnership (NFP), a maternal and early childhood home‑visiting program, fosters long‑term success for first‑time parents and their babies and seeks to address serious systemic problems affecting our community. Building on this research, NFP along with Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana addresses the fragmented structure of the social services industry by taking a holistic, whole‑family approach. For more information, visit Beginning with nurse home visits that occur during pregnancy and continue until the child is age two, Nurse Home Visitors provide coaching and care to first‑time expectant clients. The nurse develops therapeutic relationships and utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with parents and their families in a home‑visiting environment, modeling client‑centered, strengths‑based, and solution‑focused approaches. The Nurse Home Visitor maintains the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model, as well as to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of NFP and of the lead agency, Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana. The Nurse Home Visitor will be on a team that includes other Nurse Home Visitors and a Nurse Supervisor. Example Duties and Activities Clinical Plans and performs home visits to clients and their families in accordance with the NFP model and guidelines. Carries a caseload of 25 or more clients. Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of clients and their families as they relate to the NFP domains. Assist clients and their families in establishing goals and attaining outcomes by providing education, support, and referral resources. Coordinate access to community resources provided by NFP Guides, Goodwill staff, and partners with other outside professionals involved in providing services to clients and families. Formulate nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals and evaluate client progress toward stated goals and NFP outcomes. Professional Learning and Team Development Engage in professional development to meet all NFP Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements and complete all required NFP education. Utilize reflective practice in weekly supervisory meetings with NFP Nurse Supervisor. Schedule joint home visits with NFP Nurse Supervisor three times a year. Engage in weekly alternating case conferences and staff meetings. Accurately assess own learning needs and develop strategies to meet them; utilize computers for distance learning; establish and record progress toward annual goals. Stay informed of current health care developments to provide safe, quality nurse home visiting services. Documentation, Reporting, and Quality Improvement Ensure appropriate documentation, protect private information, and provide timely and accurate data input to the NFP information management system (MIS) and utilize web‑based reports and other reports available through NFP. Participate in review and evaluation of the MIS reports, identifying achievements and areas for improvement; engage in quality improvement efforts. Community Relations Participate in community coalition on behalf of NFP and promote public awareness of NFP. Develop and maintain community relationships to result in client referrals and resources. Represent the NFP model and Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana’s vision, mission and values to both internal and external customers and colleagues. Required Competencies Degree and Credential Requirements – Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), and current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing or the ability to obtain prior to start date. Client Engagement – Take a strengths‑based, client‑centered approach to developing relationships at all levels while establishing appropriate boundaries. Self‑Reflection – Evaluate one’s own attitudes and actions to recognize successes and areas for self‑improvement. Seek and reply appropriately to feedback. Building Collaborative Relationships – Develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships at all levels with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Technical Knowledge – Have working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office and be open to acquiring new computer skills. Communication Skills – Articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non‑verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others’ needs. Adaptability – Adjust priorities quickly in response to frequently changing circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude. Teamwork – Work well with others and make valued contributions in a team setting to achieve the required goals and outcomes. Critical Thinking – Use nursing judgment and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Preferred Competencies Industry Expertise – Have nursing experience or other healthcare experience in maternal/child health, public/community health, home visiting, and/or mental/behavioral nursing. Other Requirements Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends. Must have a valid driver’s license, up‑to‑date auto insurance, and a good driving record. Obtain and maintain current CPR certification. Benefits Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement. Comprehensive health plan. Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. Life, dental and vision insurance. Sabbatical and parenting leaves. Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program. Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums. Retirement options with generous company match %. Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is an EEO Employer, Vet/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr