NURSE HOME VISITOR (Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox, Marengo, Choctaw and Perry Counties) (3)

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 their NFP Nurse Supervisor.

This position will serve Washington, Clarke, Monroe, Wilcox, Marengo, Choctaw and Perry Counties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adheres to nursing process and the NFP model of home visitation. Completes all required NFP education.

2. Provides home visits to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program. Carries a caseload of up to 25 clients.

3. 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. Demonstrates a willingness to meet the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet the needs of families and to achieve positive results.

4. Develops therapeutic relationships, utilize concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.

5. Participates in community coalition in support of NFP, promotes public awareness and develops/maintains community relationships to support client referrals.

6. Supports policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and the lead agency.

7. Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

(Annual Salary: $55,180 - $80,000)