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Provide coaching, support, and clinical nursing care to first-time expectant parents and their children through home visits. Manage a caseload of up to 30 clients while adhering to the Nurse-Family Partnership model and maintaining accurate data in the MIS system.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a valid Indiana Registered Nurse (RN) license. Candidates must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
bachelor degreeCase ManagementPatient AssessmentHIPAA CompliancePatient EducationMicrosoft OfficeMotivational InterviewingBilingual English/SpanishClinical NursingCommunity Resource CoordinationReflective PracticeHome VisitingMaternal and Child Health
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
NFP -
Tri
County -
South
Bend,
IN 46614Education
Level: 4
Year
DegreeSalary
Range: $65,000.00 - $65,000.00
SalaryTravel
Percentage:
Road
WarriorJob
Shift:
DayJob
Category:
NurseJob
Objective: Nurse-Family Partnership, a maternal and early childhood home visiting program, fosters long-term success for first-time parents, their babies, and society. Nurse-Family Partnership's maternal health program introduces vulnerable first-time parents to caring maternal and child health nurses. This program allows nurses to deliver the support first-time moms need to have a healthy pregnancy, become knowledgeable and responsible parents, and provide their babies with the best possible start in life. For more information, please visit www.nursefamilypartnership.org. Nurse-Family Partnership is a research-based program that has been demonstrated to significantly improve critical outcomes for those at-risk parents and their children who receive services in local communities. Beginning with nurse home visits that occur during pregnancy and continue until the child is age two, Nurse Home Visitors provide coaching and support to first-time expectant parents. This role is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of NFP and of the lead agency. This position reports to the NFP Nurse Supervisor who evaluates performance annually.
In addition, embodies the
Goodwill
Mission to: “Empower people to achieve their most abundant life” and upholds the
Company
Core
Values of: Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Customer-First Mindset, Humble Confidence, Passion for Mission, and Do the Right Thing.
Essential
Job
Functions:
Clinical
Responsibilities: Develop therapeutic relationships with clients and their families, applying reflection and motivational interviewing in a home visiting environment. Uses client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches. Conduct in-person visits with clients and families according to the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) model and guidelines, managing a caseload of up to 30 clients. Implement the NFP model using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Assess clients' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs across the NFP domains, including personal health, environmental health, life course development, maternal role, family relationships, and access to health and human services. Help clients and their families establish goals and desired outcomes. Provide education, support, and referrals to assist clients in achieving their goals. Coordinate access to community resources and collaborate with other professionals involved in client care. Monitor client progress toward goals and evaluate outcomes in alignment with NFP objectives. Plan home visits based on client goals and desired outcomes. Actively participate in professional development to meet all required NFP Nurse Home Visitor competencies. Meet weekly with the NFP Nurse Supervisor for clinical supervision and engage in reflective practice during these sessions. Conduct joint home visits with the NFP Nurse Supervisor every four months. Attend weekly staff meetings and biweekly case conferences. Ensure accurate and timely data entry in the NFP information management system (MIS) and use web-based reports for performance tracking. Analyze MIS reports to identify achievements and areas for improvement, contributing to quality improvement efforts. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA guidelines.
Program
Promotion,
Team
Collaboration, and
Quality
Improvement: Support NFP and organizational policies, procedures, and standards. Participate in community coalitions and promote public awareness of NFP as needed. Build and maintain community relationships to support client referrals. Promote a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, mentoring, and cooperation. Encourage open communication, consider diverse viewpoints, and recognize team member accomplishments. Represent the NFP vision and mission in both actions and interactions with internal and external stakeholders. Seek and apply feedback to improve team collaboration and program effectiveness.
Professional
Learning and
Development: Complete all required NFP training and maintain current CPR certification. Regularly evaluate personal learning needs and develop strategies to address them, utilizing online resources when appropriate. Stay informed about current healthcare practices to provide safe and effective nurse home visiting services. Establish and track progress toward annual professional development goals. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
QualificationsRequired
Education and
Skills: Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required. Registered Nurse (RN) Indiana license in good standing required. Current or recent public/community health experience highly preferred. Home visiting experience preferred. Experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing preferred. Experienced clinician with a proven ability to build trusting relationships across various levels while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus. Demonstrated ability to model a strengths-based, client-centered approach. Display a foundational attitude of self-reflection and collaboration in partnerships. Effectively works with diverse populations, including low-income families, communities, and organizations. Possess a working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office applications and internet use, with the capacity to learn new computer skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Adapt positively to change and contribute effectively as a team member. Exercise care and compassion in decision-making while maintaining objectivity. Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen. Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and provide proof of insurance to travel to different job sites.
Qualifications
Authorized to work in the United States. Flexible availability, including some nights and weekends. Able to frequently bend, twist, reach above shoulder level, push and pull, crouch or stoop, kneel, repetitively use feet, use head and neck in a twisting or static motion and to look up and/or down, lift and/or move up to 35 lbs., and climb stairs. Ability to travel daily in personal vehicle to client homes, hospitals, clinics, and community events.
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