What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Home Visitor – Pennsylvania position at Nurse-Family Partnership?
Full-time
Reading, PA
Posted 3 weeks ago
Community Prevention Partnership
Position:
Full-time Nurse Home Visitor (40 hours/week)
Description of Position:
This is an exciting opportunity to connect with high risk,low-income mothers and babies that will truly change both of your lives. A Nurse-Family Partnership nurse learns so much about human connection, relationships and personal strengths when partnering with a mother, her baby and her family. Following a period of informative training, and within a timeframe of 9 months to a year, you will become involved in the lives of at least 25 to 30 women at the beginning of their pregnancies, and remain in their lives until their baby reaches the age of 2. You will be encouraged to seek professional development related to relationship building, child health and development, and different ways to help a mom set goals and reach her potential at her own pace. Your schedule will be flexible, allowing ample time to reach out to potential clients, schedule and attend visits, attend professional development, and enter data as it relates to the client’s stage in the program. You will have opportunities to reflect on your nursing practice during a weekly meeting with your supervisor. Everyone attends a weekly team meeting where you can express your thoughts and needs, and interact with your fellow home visitors to enhance and grow in your practice. We are following the CDC guidelines for the health and safety of our staff throughout COVID-19.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Evaluates referrals to determine eligibility for the NFP Program.
Assesses the physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of mothers and their babies.
Assist mothers and their babies in attaining targeted goals in maternal and child health, nutrition, and parenting.
Assists women in establishing and attaining goals related to life course development.
Evaluates progress toward targeted goals and revises the plan of care as appropriate.
Develops and maintains a working relationship with clients and their families that promotes trust
Assessment of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the client.
Consults and collaborates with other professionals/agencies to provide comprehensive support to clients.
Submits charting and complete and accurate data forms on or before due dates.
Attendance at weekly team meetings
Participates in weekly reflective practice meetings
Compliance with program guidelines and policies
Building and maintaining relationships with client referral sources and community partners
Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing education related to implementation and maintenance of the NFP program.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
Physical Demands: Heavy Work Exertional activity: Occasionally lift and/or carry 25 lbs.
Non-exertional activity: Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) – required frequently; handling (grasping) – required frequently; and fingering (fine manipulation) – required only occasionally.
Important: The functional capacity to perform heavy work includes the functional capacity to perform medium, light, and sedentary work.
Good physical and mental health. Visual and auditory acuity required to provide comprehensive nursing care.
Environmental Conditions:
Inside – Office environment and patient homes.
Outside – Traveling to cases and/or clinics in extreme cold and heat, wet and/or humid conditions, snow, ice and/or fog.
Hazards – Exposure to contagious disease, road and driving, and domestic pets.
Education:
Graduation from an NLN approved nursing program with a baccalaureate degree and successful passing of the Nursing Board exam are required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two (2) years as an RN is suggested. Maternal-child, Pediatric, and/or Community Health experience is highly recommended.
Active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License required
Driver’s License required
Work Schedule:
Based on the needs of the clients and/or NFP Program.
Benefits/Perks:
Flexible schedule and no weekends
Apply:
Please send a resume and cover letter to Kathy Behm, NFP Supervisor at kbehm@cpppa.org
You can feel free to call Kathy Behm at 610-698-1436.
Nurse Home Visitor – Pennsylvania
