Home Visiting Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership Program
Location: Jersey City New Jersey
Description: Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is currently interviewing Home Visiting Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership Program right now, this position will be placed in New Jersey. Further informations about this position opportunity kindly see the descriptions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference for first time mothers and their children by joining the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey: Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program. The NFP is a nationally replicated nurse home visitation program that has been rigorously evaluated for more than 25 years. The program has demonstrated significant improvements in pregnancy outcomes, parenting skills and family self-sufficiency. Home visiting begins during pregnancy and lasts until the child's second birthday.As a member of the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) team you will provide prenatal and early childhood case management through regular home visits for first time mothers, carrying a caseload of no more than 25 families (per full time RN). A nurse home visitor (NHV) assesses the medical and social needs of high-risk pregnant women and infants; NHV’s follow a prescribed plan of care and monitor the outcomes. Qualifications : Registered Nurse (BSN or higher degree) with a minimum of two years nursing experience in OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Maternal Child Health, Community Health or Family Practice. Needs to be able to work flexible work schedule to include some evenings and occasional Saturdays.
Bilingual (Spanish / English) applicants; enthusiastic and committed to community health and social change; must demonstrate respect for individuals and diversity; be nonjudgmental, honest, understanding and compassionate. Applicant has strong advocacy and teaching skills, has organizational and time management skills, is able to utilize nursing processes and clinical expertise; builds therapeutic relationships, be able to work with a team of health care professionals. Applicant must be able to work in low-income communities; be able to travel to home visits by personal car. Independently motivated as well as a team worker. Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle with up to date registration & insurance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed as well as basic computer skills.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey.
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This position starts available on: Sat, 25 Aug 2012 09:42:31 GMT
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