Oversees the recruitment and hiring of all nurse home visitors and administrative data support staff ensuring that they can implement the NFP philosophy and model.

Ensures that all staff, including supervisor, attend all required NFP education sessions as outlined in the orientation materials and your contract with the Nurse-Family Partnership National Service Office.

Assesses and develops strategies to address knowledge and skill gaps of nurse home visitors and support staff.

Provides adequate orientation, professional development opportunities and study time to remediate gaps in necessary knowledge and skill.

Assigns client caseloads and monitor nurse home visitor’s ability to build and manage caseload.

Provides useful developmental feedback, confronts and develops a plan with staff to address performance and resolve issues.

Builds confidence and skill of nurse home visitors.

Provides supervision and evaluation of nurse home visitors and administrative data support staff.

Assists with fundraising and community activities, as needed.

Develops and implements external and internal systems to assure timely receipt and disposition of referrals to and from the NFP.

Utilizes agency policies and procedures or develops needed policy and procedure to guide implementation.

Ensures that all NFP forms and other materials are ordered in a timely manner, organized and available for use by home visitors.

Oversees and ensure timely and accurate data input and utilization of the web based reports and other reports available through NFP.

Reads and interprets reports; shares appropriately with team and partners.

Ensures implementation of quality improvement strategies.

Develops methods for ongoing assessment of staff development needs; compare available data to structure appropriate continuing education and guidance of staff.

Provides routine surveillance of potential client care incidents.

Evaluates implementing agency outcomes and interventions.

Respond to client emergencies, as needed and appropriate.

Demonstrates or is able to quickly learn the social service delivery system in Allen County and surrounding counties.

Shares accurate information about Healthier Moms and Babies

Takes initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and as a staff member of HMB. Encourage a positive work environment and experience for coworkers and clients.

Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies, procedures and practices; maintain proper attendance and punctuality.

Utilize material, equipment and time in a safe, beneficial and cost-effective manner; organize workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.

Participate in in-service training and attend conferences as needed.

Adhere to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty; exhibits commitment and promotes HMB’s mission, values and vision.

Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies, procedures and practices; maintain proper attendance and punctuality.

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Required

Current RN license (in good standing) and valid driver’s license

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Community Nursing, Public Health or Maternal Child Health or related field.

2 years of supervisory experience.

Experience in working in maternal child health, diverse populations, communities and organizations preferred.

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.

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.