NURSE HOME VISITOR (Jefferson & Shelby Counties of Alabama)

The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Nurse Home Visitor is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program. Nurse home visitors are 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. Nurse home visitors report to the NFP Nurse Supervisor. This position will serve Jefferson & Shelby Counties of Alabama.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Adheres to nursing process and the NFP model of home visitation.
2. Provides home visits to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program. Carries a caseload of up to 30 clients.
3. Supports policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of NFP and the lead agency.
4. As requested, /required, participates in community coalition in support of NFP, promotes public awareness and develops/maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
5. Completes all required NFP Education
6. Develops therapeutic relationships, utilize concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.
7. Performs home visiting in accordance with the NFP Model Elements and NFP Visit-to-Visit guidelines.
8. Follows nursing process in implementing NFP into nursing practice.
9. Assesses physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP domains. Provides education, support and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals.

(Annual Salary: $55,180 - $89,670)