Nurse-Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor/RN/FT Days/Shelby County

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

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About The Position

The Nurse Home Visitor provides nursing care to patients and clients requiring specialized judgment and skill, applying knowledge of nursing and related sciences in wellness and illness care. The role maintains high standards of clinical nursing practice and follows the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) model, along with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards. The nurse assesses women’s physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs in the home-care setting across NFP domains, addresses needs as appropriate, and provides education, support, and referrals to help women and families reach targeted goals. The role models behavior consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in Tennessee through the Tennessee Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Basic computer skills.
• Skill and proficiency in applying technical principles, concepts, and techniques central to professional nursing.
• Analytical skills to assess complex patient conditions and develop comprehensive plans of care.
• Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information to help resolve complex human responses.
• Ability to travel by air to Denver, Colorado, for face-to-face educational sessions.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting, or mental/behavioral nursing.

Responsibilities

• Make complete and accurate assessments of clients and infants, develop individualized plans of care, and implement appropriate interventions.
• Participate in and provide input on nursing practice, home-visitation family dynamics, and patient outcomes.
• Recommend changes using evidence-based practice and maintain accurate documentation and data collection according to NFP guidelines.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development and clinical expertise in obstetrics and care of infant and pediatric clients.
• Complete the appropriate number of home visits per month in accordance with NFP guidelines.
• Provide education, support, and referral resources to assist women and families in attaining targeted goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time