Nurse Home Visitor - Nurse Family Partnership Program (Bilingual)
Location: Jersey City New Jersey
Description: Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of NNJ is employing Nurse Home Visitor - Nurse Family Partnership Program (Bilingual) right now, this vacancy will be placed in New Jersey. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position provides comprehensive community health! nursing services to women and their families eligible for the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) Program. The Nurse Home Visitor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and of the lead agency. The Nurse Home Visitor reports to the NFP Nurse Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provides home visits to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program; adheres to the NFP model of home visitation; and carries a case load of up to 25 clients.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Follows policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and the lead agency.
As requested/required, participates in community coalition in support of NFP.
As requested/required, promotes public awareness of NFP.
Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
CLINICAL
Completes all required NF! P education.
Successfully achieves reliability with N! CAST 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 NFP Nurse Supervisor weekly for clinical supervision.
Utilizes reflective practice in supervisory sessions.
Schedules joint home visits with NFP Nurse Supervisor every four mon! ths.
Attends and participates in case conferences per NFP model.
Attends and participates in staff meetings per NFP model.
Provides information to support staff for timely and accurate data input to the NFP ETO per policy.
Cooperates in review and analysis of the ETO reports for achievements and areas for improvement.
Participates in quality improvement efforts.
Maintains confidentiality and documents appropriately.
TEAM
Understands supports and coaches others in the NFP vision, mission and model.
Represents the NFP vision, mission and model in actions and verbally to both internal and external customers and colleagues.
Assists in creating a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork and cooperation.
Elicits and considers differing viewpoints when analyzing issues.
Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
COMMUNICATION
Maintai! ns clear, effective, open, honest communication with both internal and ! external customers and colleagues.
Creates, maintains and supports a safe environment for open discussion.
Maintains confidentiality.
Seeks and responds appropriately to feedback.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Accurately assesses own learning needs and develops strategies to meet them.
Motivated to utilize computer for long-distance learning.
Stays informed of current health care developments to provide safe, quality nurse home visiting services.
Establishes and records progress toward annual goals.
Handles other assignments as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse (BSN or higher degree) with a minimum of two years nursing experience in OB/GYN, Maternal Child Health, Pediatrics, Community Health or Family Practice. Position for full time employment includes health & dental insurance, mileage reimbursement & other benefits.
Bilingual (Spanish/English); Enthusiastic and c! ommitted to community health and social change; must demonstrate respect for individuals and diversity; be nonjudgmental, understanding and compassionate. Applicant must be able to work in low-income communities; have strong advocacy and teaching skills, has organizational and time management skills; is able to utilize nursing processes and clinical expertise; builds therapeutic relationships. Independently motivated as well as able to work with a team of health care professionals. Applicant must be able to travel to home visits by personal car. Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle with up to date registration & insurance.Must be available to travel for one week of NFP education.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of NNJ.
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This vacancy starts available on: Sun, 12 May 2013 09:35:39 GMT
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