Develops therapeutic relationships and utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment modeling client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches.

Maintain a caseload of no more than 30 clients.

Performs home visiting to women and their families in accordance with the NFP model and guidelines. Carries a caseload of up to 25 clients.

Follows nursing process in implementing NFP into nursing practice.

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.

Coordinates access to community resources.

Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families.

Formulates nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals.

Evaluates client progress toward stated goals and NFP outcomes.

Plans home visits in accordance with client goals and NFP outcomes.

Actively engages in professional development to meet all NFP Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements.

Meets with NFP Nurse Supervisor weekly for clinical supervision.

Utilizes reflective practice in supervisor sessions.

Schedules joint home visits with NFP Nurse Supervisor every four months.

Attends and participates in bi weekly case conferences and staff meetings.

Ensures timely and accurate data input to the NFP information management system (MIS).

Participates in review and analysis of the MIS reports to identify achievements and areas for improvement.

Participates in quality improvement efforts.

Maintains confidentiality of information.

Documents appropriately. Ensures timely and accurate data input and utilization of the web-based reports and other reports available through NFP.

Supports 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 and Healthier Moms and Babies.

Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.

Understands, supports, and coaches others in the NFP and Healthier Moms and Babies vision, mission and model.

Represents the NFP and Healthier Moms and Babies 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.

Maintains clear, effective, open, honest communication with both internal and external customers and colleagues.

Creates, maintains and supports a safe environment for open discussion.

Seeks and responds appropriately to feedback.

Completes all required NFP education.

Obtains and maintains current CPR certification.

Attends and participates in NCAST Feeding and Teaching Scales training.

Accurately assesses own learning needs and develops strategies to meet them. Utilizes computer for distance learning.

Work evenings and weekends as required.

Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

BA/BS Degree in Nursing

Must have current valid Driver’s License.

Must have current Registered Nurse licensure.

Minimum of 2 years of experience

BSN Required. Current RN license (in good standing) and current CPR required.

Two years of recent experience in maternal child health, public health, mental/behavioral nursing preferred. Home visiting preferred.

Current or recent public/community health experience highly preferred.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Knowledge of pregnancy, labor and delivery, infancy, of community agencies and social service network, ability to work with diverse cultures and a willingness to make home visits.

Demonstrates integrity in all situations and interactions; has the ability to develop trusting, collaborative, professional relationships with coworkers, clients, and community collaborators.

Relates in a culturally sensitive manner to low income clients and those from diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrates a passion for excellence and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Able to communicate clearly, concisely, and in a tactful, professional manner.

Demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, and pro-active behavior.

Knowledge of community agencies and social service network, ability to work with diverse cultures and a willingness to make home visits.

Must have superior conflict resolution and/or mediation skills.

Must have organizational skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple and diverse clients concurrently.

Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Office, and Excel required.

Experience with and a good understanding of Medicaid insurance preferred.

Able to demonstrate team player abilities while striving for excellence in patient care and resident education.

Able to communicate effectively and respectfully with all clients and support staff.

Able to demonstrate an excellent work ethic, and strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Able to be flexible and adaptable to change.

Experience and ability to work with a diverse and multicultural community.