Job: Nurse Home Visitor

Job Summary:

The Nurse-Family Home Visiting Program) Nurse Home Visitor (NFHVP) is responsible for providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFHVP Program. The Nurse Home Visitor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and of the lead agency.

Basic Job Functions

* Provides home visits to women and their families eligible for the NFHVP Program.
* Adheres to the NFHVP model of home visitation.
* Carries a case load of up to 25 clients.

Clinical

* Completes all required NFP education.
* Successfully achieves reliability with NCAST Feeding and Teaching Scales.
* Develops therapeutic relationships with women and their families in a home visiting environment.
* Performs home visiting in accordance with the NFP model and guidelines.
* Assesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.
* Assists women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.
* Provides education, support and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals.
* Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families.
* Actively engages in skill building to meet all NFP Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements.
* Meets with NFHVP Nurse Supervisor weekly for clinical supervision.
* Utilizes reflective practice in supervisory sessions.
* Schedules joint home visits with NFHVP Nurse Supervisor every four months.
* Attends and participates in bi-weekly case conferences.
* Attends and participates in bi-weekly staff meetings.
* Provides information to support staff for timely and accurate data input to the NFP CIS.
* Cooperates in review and analysis of the CIS reports for achievements and areas for improvement.
* Participates in quality improvement efforts.
* Maintains confidentiality.
* Documents appropriately.
* Performs related duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

* BSN preferred
* Current RN license (in good standing) required
* Current CPR required
* Two years recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing preferred
* Home visiting experience preferred
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Basic computer skills
* Valid Arizona driver’s license and insured automobile required. Must qualify for coverage through the agency’s Automobile Liability Insurance.
* Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends