Home Visiting Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Home Visiting Nurse will establish long-term supportive and therapeutic relationships with eligible women and their families. The Home Visiting Nurse will visit families in their homes and community settings to provide supportive guidance, education, health assessment and clinical support to new mothers and families during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry a caseload of 20-25 families.
• Conduct regular, in-home visits to assess the physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families, utilizing the nursing process and program-specific assessment tools.
• Provide education, counseling, and support to families on a range of topics, including prenatal and postpartum care, infant care, child development, breastfeeding, nutrition, family planning, safety, and parenting skills.
• Assist families in establishing realistic goals related to health and life course development and develop individualized care plans based on client needs and program guidelines.
• Connect families to relevant community resources and support systems, such as childcare, continuing education, and employment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing activities, client progress, and program outcomes in accordance with agency and program requirements.
• Participate in ongoing learning, training sessions, and reflective supervision to enhance nursing skills and ensure fidelity to this proven program model.
• Participate in agency-wide activities and events, as needed; ie. Community outreach with referring partner, program graduation ceremonies and community building events.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES: N/A

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required
• At least two years of recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting, or mental/behavioral nursing.
• Experience working with diverse populations is desirable.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Cultural competence and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of maternal and child health issues and community resources.
• Proficiency in computer use and basic software applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Bilingual skills preferred (e.g., Spanish/English).

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATION:

• Current, active, and Unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Corporate Compliance: It is an essential job element that everyone be compliant with the full law and fully cooperate with the compliance program without fear of retaliation from the organization.

MENTAL ABILITIES:
Cognitive reasoning. Clear thinking in high-pressure situations. Ability to prioritize and withstand pressure of continual work with variable requirements. Ability to concentrate and maintain accuracy despite frequent interruptions. Critical thinking and organization skills, problem solving, and reasoning capabilities.

TECHNICAL/MOTOR SKILLS :
Must understand medical terminology and possess accurate keyboarding skills. Must have the ability to use standard office equipment, including computers, photocopiers, and facsimile machines. Must possess the ability to learn, understand, and use internet insurance eligibility systems. Basic knowledge of excel spreadsheets.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS :
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. Excellent telephone etiquette. Teamwork and communication skills are essential. Treat all patients, co-workers, and managers with courtesy and respect. Possess the ability to work autonomously.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

The special vision requirements for this job are close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MedNorth Health Center provides comprehensive health care services, inside a multi-cultural medical/dental clinic, to all individuals; insured, uninsured, and underinsured. The building is heated in winter and air conditioned in the summer with noise levels of moderate to loud. We serve patients who speak multiple languages and who may need the assistance of an interpreter. In this position one may be subject to exposure to copier toner, correction fluid, bright fluorescent lighting, and continuous personal computer exposure.

This job is a Bloodborne Pathogens risk category I position.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:

• The employee is expected to attend work on a daily basis and to be at work on time.
• The employee is expected to be a team player.
• The employee is expected to report absences in accordance with personnel policies and procedures.
• The employees’ work is expected to be accurate, neat, and thorough, and completed on time.
• The employee is expected to have a positive attitude, be cooperative, and considerate of others.
• The employee is expected to be dependable and is expected to accept responsibility for assignments and duties given.
• The employee is expected to dress and act in a professional manner and adhere to all safety standards.
• The employee is expected to participate in staff meetings, be courteous and polite with patients and other staff.
• The employee is expected to maintain confidentiality.