Nurse Home Visitor - R.N.
About The Position
Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent, and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support underserved New Yorkers and their families to achieve optimal health and build pathways to reach their potential. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing direct services to underserved families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. To learn more about our work, please visit healthsolutions.org. The Nurse Family Partnership (NFP), a program of Public Health Solutions, is a nationally recognized, evidence-based nurse home-visiting program for high risk, low-income, first-time mothers, their infants, and their families. NFP seeks a Nurse Home Visitor to provide services throughout Staten Island for this community-based, collaborative, nurse home visiting program. You will assess the medical and social needs of pregnant women and infants; follow a prescribed process / plan of care and monitor the outcomes in accordance with NFP and Public Health Solutions’ policies and procedures. Nurse home visitors report to the NFP Nurse Supervisor.
Requirements
- Associates required, BSN preferred.
- Current New York State RN license (in good standing) required.
- Current CPR required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a must!
- Two years recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Valid driver’s license and insured automobile may be required.
- May be required to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Home visiting experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides home visits to pregnant/parenting women and their families eligible for the NFP Program.
- Provides education and case management services to women in Staten Island from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday.
- Adheres to nursing process and the NFP model of home visitation.
- Carries a caseload of a minimum of 25 clients.
- 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 NFP model and guidelines.
- Follows nursing process in implementing NFP into nursing practice.
- Assesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.
- Assists women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.
- Provides education, support and referral resources in assisting women 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
- Refers families for necessary services and following up to ensure that families are receiving services.
- Completes all documentation required for Medicaid billing.
- Performs related duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedule.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
- An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
- Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
- 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
- College Savings Plan.
- Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
