NURSE-SUPERVISOR: NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

Overview PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: A primary role of the Nurse Supervisor is to work within the local community and SCO Family of Services to assure that the NFP Program is implemented in accordance with established guidelines and contract requirements. In addition, the Nurse Supervisor uses principles of supervision, reflective practice, and staff development to provide primary support and appropriate oversight to the Nurse Home Visitors, and to build and model a strengths-based, client-centered culture. REPORTS TO: Program Director SUPERVISES: Nurse Home Visitors Responsibilities Oversee the recruitment, hiring and training of all Nurse Home Visitors and administrative staff ensuring that they can implement the NFP philosophy and model. Ensure that all staff attend all required NFP education sessions as outlined in the orientation materials and contract with the Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office. Ensure that supervision of NFP home visitors utilizes principles and concepts of motivational interviewing, coaching and reflective practice (modeling therapeutic relationships, change theory, self efficacy, client-centered, strengths based and solution focused approaches). Implement regular reflective practice supervision within the program and conduct field visits, both with frequency recommended by NFP. Build confidence and skill of home visitors through weekly one-on-one supervision, facilitated case conferences, constructive feedback, and supplemental education. Assess and develop strategies to address knowledge and skill gaps of home visitors and support staff. Provide adequate orientation, professional development opportunities and study time to remediate gaps in necessary knowledge and skill. Assign client caseloads and monitor home visitor's ability to build and manage caseload. Provide phone consultation to nurse home visitors while in the field, utilizing the program director and other resources as needed. Provide useful developmental feedback and create a plan with staff to address and resolve performance issues. Qualifications BS in Nursing required. Master's degree in nursing or closely related field preferred. Current nursing license (in good standing). Previous experience in public/community health, including home visitation. Previous experience providing maternal/child health services, particularly in community settings. Prior program management and one-to-one supervision experience preferred. Relationships Able to establish and maintain relationships based on trust, support and growth with team colleagues and community members. Works collaboratively with community providers. Effective at promoting cohesion and a sense of community within the nursing team/admin. staff. Responsive to clients, staff, community partners and funders. Working Conditions Nurse Supervisor is provided with sufficient office space to conduct one-to-one weekly supervision with nurse home visitors. Nurse Supervisor is provided with a cell phone to enhance availability to nurse home visitors in the field. Nurse Supervisor is provided with a computer and other supplies to facilitate communication with staff, agency, NFP community and Flo (NFP national data collection system). Nurse Supervisor is expected to conduct home visits in tandem with nurse home visitors every 4 months, and/or more frequently, as needed. Organizational Structure • Reports to Program Director Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr