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 develops and 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. This position is in the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health and supports women and families through the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program.

The nurse applies the nursing process to assess prescribed NFP domains and the physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and families. The role supports clients in setting and pursuing measurable goals, provides counseling and care planning, builds trusting relationships, connects families with community resources, and collaborates with other service providers. The nurse documents activities, participates in program learning and regular supervision, and attends weekly team meetings and case conferences. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current New York State license and registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Organized and able to multitask.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook.
• A New York State-valid motor vehicle driver's license may be required for certain assignments; if required, it must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to assess the six prescribed NFP domains, including the physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and families as they relate to health and life-course development.
• Help women and families establish realistic goals and measurable outcomes using reflective practice, stages of change, and other behavioral-change approaches.
• Provide counseling to help women and families attain goals related to prenatal and postpartum care, nutrition, parenting, childcare, family planning, special health problems, housing, continuing education, and employment.
• Evaluate progress toward target goals and revise plans of care as appropriate.
• Develop working relationships with women and families that promote trust and problem solving.
• Help clients develop supportive relationships with family members and friends during pregnancy, birth, and childcare.
• Connect women and families with community resources relevant to their needs.
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals providing services to women and families.
• Record nursing activities in a timely manner and in accordance with project visit and institutional guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing learning related to program implementation.
• Meet with a supervisor for at least 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.
• 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.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Worksite Wellness Program.
• Depending on the position, the possibility of working from home up to two days during the week.
• Job security compared with private-sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time