Nurse Home Visitor (RN) Nurse Family Partnership

Casa de los Ninos • Tucson, AZ

6d

About The Position

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a national home visiting program that collaborates with Casa de los Niños.The NFP nurse home visitor is responsible for providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFP program. NFP nurse home visitor (NHV) is responsible for providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFP program, an evidence-based program that has demonstrated significant critical outcomes for at-risk women and their children and. The NHV builds and models a strength-based, client-centered culture. The NHV is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model and the policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of NFP and the lead agency.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in nursing (ADN) or higher required.
• Current RN license (in good standing).
• Current CPR/BLS.
• Must be able to meet training and agency requirements for the position.
• Must foster an environment that is solution-focused, dedicated, and compassionate to support the organization's mission, values, and strategic direction.
• Must exhibit a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives and encouraging contributions by all team members.
• Must possess or be able to qualify for and maintain a valid Arizona department of public safety level one fingerprint clearance card.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and be insurable under the agency's automobile policy.
• 5 Year Motor Vehicle Report must be provided.

Nice To Haves

• Two years recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting, or mental/behavioral nursing preferred.
• Home visiting experience preferred.
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills and computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provides home visits to women and their families eligible for the NFP program.
• Adheres to the NFP home visiting model.
• Maintains a caseload of up to 25 clients.
• Supports policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of NFHVP and the lead agency.
• Participates in community coalition in support of NFP.
• Promotes public awareness of NFP.
• Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
• Works a flexible schedule, which may include some evenings and weekends
• Meets training and agency requirements for the position.
• Develops therapeutic relationships with clients and their families in a home visiting environment.
• Performs home visiting in accordance with the NFP model and guidelines.
• Assesses physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of clients and their families related to the NFP domains.
• Assists clients and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.
• Provides education, support, and referral resources to clients.
• Consults and collaborates with other professionals in providing services to clients and their families.
• Engages in skill-building to meet NFP NHV competency requirements.
• Meets with nurse supervisor for weekly reflective supervision.
• Uses reflective practice in supervisory sessions.
• Schedules joint home visits with nurse supervisor quarterly.
• Participates in bi-weekly staff meetings and case conferences.
• Submits NFP data to support staff for timely and accurate input to the data collection system.
• Cooperates in review and analysis of data collection system reports.
• Participates in quality improvement efforts.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Documents appropriately.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree