Registered Nurse- Nurse Family Partnership (Tippecanoe County)

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana•Lafayette, IN

1d•$60,000 - $63,000

About The Position

The Registered Nurse serves as a Nurse Home Visitor for the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP), a maternal and early childhood home visiting program supporting first-time parents and their children. Serving clients in Tippecanoe County and surrounding counties, the nurse conducts home visits beginning during pregnancy and continuing until the child is two years old. The nurse builds therapeutic relationships and uses reflection, motivational interviewing, and client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused approaches to coach and care for clients and their families. The role maintains clinical nursing standards and follows the NFP model and the policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of NFP and Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana. The Nurse Home Visitor works on a team with other Nurse Home Visitors and a Nurse Supervisor, carries a caseload of 25 or more clients, and participates in professional development, supervision, documentation, quality improvement, and community engagement. The position is salaried, with a general annual salary range of $60,000–$63,000. Candidates ideally live in or near the service area for travel purposes.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
Current Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing, or ability to obtain it before the start date.
Working knowledge of G Suite and MS Office and willingness to acquire new computer skills.
Strong oral, written, visual, non-verbal, and listening communication skills.
Ability to adapt priorities to changing circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a productive, supportive team environment.
Ability to use nursing judgment and critical thinking to assess alternatives and address problems.
Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a good driving record.
Current CPR certification, which must be obtained and maintained.
Ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule that includes some evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Nursing or other healthcare experience in maternal/child health, public or community health, home visiting, and/or mental/behavioral nursing.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct home visits with clients and their families in accordance with the NFP model and guidelines, maintaining a caseload of 25 or more clients.
Assess clients’ and families’ physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs in relation to NFP domains.
Help clients and families establish goals and achieve outcomes through education, support, and referrals.
Coordinate access to community resources and work with NFP Guides, Goodwill staff, and outside professionals serving clients and families.
Develop nursing diagnoses based on assessments and client goals, and evaluate progress toward goals and NFP outcomes.
Complete NFP education and professional development to meet Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements.
Use reflective practice in weekly supervisory meetings and schedule joint home visits with the Nurse Supervisor three times a year.
Participate in alternating weekly case conferences and staff meetings.
Assess personal learning needs, develop strategies to address them, use computers for distance learning, and document progress toward annual goals.
Stay informed about current healthcare developments to provide safe, quality home visiting services.
Protect confidential information and ensure timely, accurate documentation and data entry in the NFP information management system.
Review management information system reports, identify achievements and improvement areas, and participate in quality improvement.
Participate in community coalitions, promote public awareness of NFP, and develop community relationships that support referrals and resources.
Represent the NFP model and Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana’s vision, mission, and values to internal and external customers and colleagues.

Benefits

Continuing education and leadership development
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive health plan
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Sabbatical and parenting leaves
Preventive health and wellness program
Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
Retirement options with company match
Eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program