Nurse Home Visitor - RN

Responsibilities:

• Provides home visits to pregnant/parenting people and their families eligible for the NFP Program.
• Provides education and case management services to people primarily in Far Rockaway, Queens from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday.
• Adheres to nursing process and the NFP model of home visitation.
• Carries a caseload of a minimum of 25 clients.
  

Clinical Duties:

• Develops therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with pregnant people and their families in a home visiting environment.
• Performs home visiting in accordance with the NFP model and guidelines.
• Follows nursing process in implementing NFP into nursing practice.
• Assesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of pregnant people and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.
• Assists pregnant people and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.
• Provides education, support and referral resources in assisting pregnant people and their families in attaining their targeted goals.
• Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to pregnant people and families.
• Formulates nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals.
• Refers families for necessary services and following up to ensure that families are receiving services.
• Completes all documentation required for Medicaid billing.
• Performs related duties as assigned or required.
  

Qualifications and Skills:

• BSN required or associates if currently enrolled in a BSN program.
• Current New York State RN license (in good standing) required.
• Current CPR required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish 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 driver’s license and insured automobile may be required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Salary: $85,000.00-$85,000.00.