NFP Home Nurse Visitor, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health

City of New York • New York, NY

19d

About The Position

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene oversees programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health and promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety, and well-being for New York City families and children. The role is in the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health and involves providing Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) home visiting services to women and families. The nurse assesses client and family needs, supports goal-setting and behavior change, provides counseling and referrals, monitors progress, and coordinates with other professionals. The position also includes timely documentation, ongoing program learning, regular supervision, and participation in team meetings and case conferences.

Requirements

• Current New York State license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; the license and registration must be maintained for the duration of employment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university, or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices.
• At least two years of full-time work experience in maternal/child health, pediatric health, or a closely related field in a public health, community-based, hospital, clinic, or home visiting setting.
• A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license may be required for certain assignments; if required, it must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Organized and able to multitask.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to assess the six prescribed NFP domains, including physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to health and life course development.
• Assist women and families in establishing realistic goals and measurable outcomes, using reflective practice, stages of change, and other behavioral change approaches.
• Provide counseling on prenatal and postpartum care, nutrition, parenting, childcare, family planning, special health problems, housing, continuing education, and employment.
• Evaluate women’s and families’ progress toward target goals and revise plans of care as appropriate.
• Develop working relationships with women and their families that promote trust and problem solving.
• Assist clients in developing supportive relationships with family members and friends during pregnancy, birth, and childcare.
• Link women and families with community resources relevant to their specific needs.
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals providing services to women and their families.
• Record nursing activities in a timely manner and according to project visit and institutional guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing learning in program implementation.
• Meet with a supervisor for a minimum of one hour per week.
• Participate in weekly two-hour team meetings and case conferences.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan; the posting states this saves employees over $10,000 annually based on a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available depending on the position’s associated union or benefit fund.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the option to work from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time