RN - Registered Nurse - Home Visitor - Community Based - Part Time
About The Position
As one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker’s Hospital Review, we’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. This role is in-person, community based, covering Northumberland County. As the Nurse Home Visitor you'll act as a case manager and implement standard protocols for families enrolled in the Nurse Family Partnership. A typical schedule is part-time, 20 hours weekly, 8 am to 4:30 pm with the flexibility to work occasional evenings to accommodate client needs. This role covers Northumberland County; you’ll complete home visits each workday. In this community‑based position you’ll meet clients in their homes and other in‑person community settings.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
- Basic Life Support Certification
- At least 2 years of RN OB and/or Pediatric experience strongly preferred.
- Previous nursing experience in home visits, behavioral health, or public health is helpful.
- Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
- Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- A BSN is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families.
- Providing guidance and instructions to mothers and significant others regarding pregnancy, infants, and toddlers based on the standardized approach of the Nurse Family Partnership.
- Provides overall coordination of care and home visitation for families enrolled in the Nurse Family Partnership.
- Implements Telehealth per National service office guidelines and agency policy.
- Assesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the Nurse Family Partnership domains.
- Initiates a plan of visitation based on the standardized protocols of the Nurse Family Partnership.
- Assists women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.
- Provides anticipatory guidance and instruction to mothers and significant others regarding pregnancy, infants and toddlers based on the standardized protocols of the Nurse Family Partnership.
- Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of visitation and the outcome of each visit.
- Completes and submits all appropriate documentation forms within 48 hours.
- Provides for discharge planning.
- Educates referral sources and the public about the Nurse Family Partnership.
- Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
- Completes all required Nurse Family Partnership education and orientation.
- Develops therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.
- Participates in review and analysis of reports and other reports available through Nurse Family Partnership for achievements and areas for improvement.
Benefits
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
