Nurse Home Visitor

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Project Self-Sufficiency is a non-profit organization located in semi-rural northwestern New Jersey which has assisted low-income families along the path to economic self-sufficiency for more than 35 years. The agency is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve economic independence and self-reliance, providing a safe and inclusive environment that fosters growth, learning, and opportunity. Services include career guidance and assessment, computer classes, high school diploma instruction, parenting workshops, childcare, legal assistance and education, help with emergency basic needs such as clothing and food, health education, support groups, life skills classes, family activities, home visitation, and more.

Company Description

Project Self-Sufficiency is a non-profit organization located in semi-rural northwestern New Jersey which has assisted low-income families along the path to economic self-sufficiency for more than 35 years. The agency is dedicated to empowering individuals and families to achieve economic independence and self-reliance, providing a safe and inclusive environment that fosters growth, learning, and opportunity. Services include career guidance and assessment, computer classes, high school diploma instruction, parenting workshops, childcare, legal assistance and education, help with emergency basic needs such as clothing and food, health education, support groups, life skills classes, family activities, home visitation, and more.