Registered Nurse (FAN/BSN/Multiple Locations)

Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN) - Family Advocacy Program (FAP)

CAS is seeking a Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN) to join the installation's multidisciplinary Family Advocacy Program (FAP) team. The FAN provides comprehensive, home-based prevention and nursing support to military families who are expecting a child or have children under four years of age, with a primary focus on preventing child and partner maltreatment.

This is a highly field-oriented position focused on home visitation, maternal and child health, family education, prevention, and case management. The FAN serves as the primary case manager for New Parent Support Program (NPSP) clients and works closely with military families, healthcare providers, and FAP professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, home-based nursing and prevention services through the New Parent Support Program (NPSP).
• Conduct home visits for NPSP families and provide nursing intervention as required by maltreatment treatment plans.
• Prioritize home visits for high-need and low-need NPSP families based on clinical and program requirements.
• Provide case management for NPSP clients, including assessment, coordination, monitoring, education, and follow-up.
• Support families who are expecting a child or have children under four years of age.
• Provide anticipatory guidance and education on:
  • Child growth and development
  • Maternal and child health
  • Nutrition
  • Parenting
  • Attachment and bonding
  • Family health and wellness
  • Family violence dynamics
  • Problem-solving and communication
  • Bereavement and adjustment
• Provide prevention support through education, briefings, advocacy, outreach, and NPSP marketing.
• Support FAP maltreatment cases as assigned.
• Participate in Clinical Case Staffing (CCS), NPSP Case Staffing, Family Advocacy Committee (FAC), and other required program meetings.
• Collaborate with the MTF Chief Nurse and FAP leadership to ensure compliance with nursing standards and integration within the MTF.
• Maintain current knowledge of maternal, child, family, and family violence nursing practices.
• Participate in peer review and quality assurance activities to support clinical and program compliance.
• Collaborate with FAP staff and installation partners on targeted prevention initiatives for military families.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution.
• U.S. Registered Nurse (RN) with a current, unrestricted U.S. state nursing license.
• License must be maintained in good standing and on file with the supporting Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Must meet applicable American Nurses Association (ANA) standards and MTF nursing standards of care.
• No pending adverse action or investigation by a State Nursing Board.
• Minimum two (2) years of professional nursing experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Maternal/Child Health Nursing
  • Child Abuse
  • Domestic Abuse (DA)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required MTF credentials/privileges.
• Maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS) (Course C) or the American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/BLS (Heart Saver) Course.

Highly Preferred Experience

• Home visitation experience, particularly with new or expectant parents.
• Experience providing maternal and child health services in the home or community.
• Experience working with military families.
• Experience with child abuse, domestic violence, family advocacy, or maltreatment prevention.
• Experience with New Parent Support Programs (NPSP) or similar family-support programs.
• Experience providing family education, parenting education, or health promotion.
• Experience with nursing case management and multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join CAS?

At CAS, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on military families through prevention-focused nursing care and in-home support. The FAN role combines clinical nursing expertise with community health, maternal and child health, education, and family advocacy to help strengthen families and prevent maltreatment before it occurs.

EEO/AAP STATEMENT:

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