What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Home Visitor - Mother/Baby position at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama?
Overview
Department Overview
The Nurse Family Partnership under our subsidiary is a program that provides comprehensive services to first time mothers and their newborn child. This program has the ability to improve the lives of the families and children experiencing the effects of poverty and adversity. Our specially trained nurses work closely with the mother and child to assist them through this stage in their life.
Primary Responsibilities
Our subsidiary Nurse Home Visitor is responsible for making home visits to mothers enrolled in the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) program. This position works with the mother and her child while eligible for services under the program. These services include providing care coordination plus working with the mother and the child to provide some basic services such as blood pressure monitoring and weighing the child. Case documentation is recorded to document the visits for billing and record of services. This position will be required to network with community resources and the medical community to integrate our program into the right resources in local communities. This position must be able to interact with and direct the efforts of external stakeholders in order to be successful.
Summary of Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Active Alabama license in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- BLS CPR/AED Certification
- Experience in a position exercising independent judgment and decision making
- Experience in a position demonstrating exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communications
- Willingness to travel as required for the job
- Valid Alabama Driver’s License
- Experience working in public/community health, including home visitation is preferred
- Experience in a position providing maternal/child health services, particularly in community setting is desired
- Experience working with diverse populations, communities, and organizations is preferred
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