Registered Nurse- Nurse Family Partnership (Tippecanoe County)

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana • Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program, a maternal and early childhood home visiting program. The role supports and empowers first-time parents in the community, serving clients in Tippecanoe and surrounding county areas. NFP, in collaboration with Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana, aims to address systemic problems by taking a holistic, whole-family approach. Nurse Home Visitors conduct home visits during pregnancy and continue until the child is two years old, providing coaching and care to first-time expectant clients. They develop therapeutic relationships, utilizing reflective practice and motivational interviewing, modeling client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches. The nurse must maintain high standards in clinical nursing practice and adhere to NFP model, policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of both NFP and Goodwill. The Nurse Home Visitor will work as part of a team with other Nurse Home Visitors and a Nurse Supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
• Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing or the ability to obtain prior to start date
• Takes a strengths-based, client-centered approach to developing relationships at all levels while establishing appropriate boundaries
• Adept at delivering feedback that is constructive and unbiased
• Creates and maintains a safe environment for open discussions
• Evaluates one’s own attitudes and actions to recognize successes and areas for self-improvement
• Seeks and replies appropriately to feedback
• Elicits and considers differing viewpoints when reviewing issues
• Develops, maintains, and strengthens partnerships at all levels with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support
• Is able to receive as well as provide feedback to improve performance or processes
• Has working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office and is open to acquiring new computer skills
• Articulates thoughts and expresses ideas effectively using oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to comprehend others' needs
• Delivers information in person, in writing, and in a digital world
• Adjusts priorities quickly in response to frequently changing circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude
• Continually assesses tasks and acknowledges those requiring extra attention
• Foresees and seeks to avoid crisis management
• Works well with others and makes valued contributions in a team setting in order to achieve the required goals and outcomes
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and partnership
• Uses nursing judgment and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends
• Must have a valid driver’s license, up-to-date auto insurance, and a good driving record
• Obtains and maintains current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Nursing experience or other healthcare experience in maternal/child health, public/community health, home visiting, and/or mental/behavioral nursing
• Able to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Plans and performs home visits to clients and their families in accordance with the NFP model and guidelines.
• Carries a caseload of 25 or more clients.
• Assesses physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of clients and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.
• Assists clients and their families in establishing goals and attaining outcomes by providing education, support, and referral resources.
• Coordinates access to community resources provided by NFP Guides, Goodwill staff, and partners with other outside professionals involved in providing services to clients and families.
• Formulates nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals and evaluates client progress toward stated goals and NFP outcomes.
• Engages in professional development to meet all NFP Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements and completes all required NFP education.
• Utilizes reflective practice in weekly supervisory meetings with NFP Nurse Supervisor.
• Schedules joint home visits with NFP Nurse Supervisor three times a year.
• Engages in weekly alternating case conferences and staff meetings.
• Accurately assesses own learning needs and develops strategies to meet them.
• Utilizes computers for distance learning.
• Establishes and records progress toward annual goals.
• Stays informed of current health care developments to provide safe, quality nurse home visiting services.
• Ensures appropriate documentation, protecting private information, and timely/accurate data input to the NFP information management system (MIS).
• Utilizes web-based reports and other reports available through NFP.
• Participates in review and evaluation of the MIS reports identifying achievements and areas for improvement.
• Engages in quality improvement efforts.
• Participates in community coalition on behalf of NFP and promotes public awareness of NFP.
• Develops and maintains community relationships to result in client referrals and resources.
• Represents the NFP model and Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana’s vision, mission and values to both internal and external customers and colleagues.

Benefits

• Continuing education and leadership development as well as tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Life, dental and vision insurance
• Sabbatical and parenting leaves
• Nationally recognized preventive health and wellness program
• Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
• Retirement options with generous company match %
• Eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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