Nurse Home Visitor - R.N.
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Company Overview:Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent, and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support vulnerable New York City families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential.As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to vulnerable low-income families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. To learn more about our work, please visit healthsolutions.org.Position Description:The Nurse Family Partnership (NFP), a program of Public Health Solutions, is a nationally recognized, evidence-based nurse home-visiting program for high risk, low-income, first-time mothers, their infants, and their families.NFP seeks a Nurse Home Visitor to provide services throughout Northern Queens for this community-based, collaborative, nurse home visiting program. You will assess the medical and social needs of pregnant women and infants; follow a prescribed process/plan of care and monitor the outcomes in accordance with NFP and Public Health Solutions' policies and procedures. Nurse home visitors report to the NFP Nurse Supervisor.Specifically, the Nurse Home Visitor, R.N will:* Provide home visits to pregnant/parenting women and their families eligible for the NFP Program.* Provide education and case management services to women primarily in Northern Queens from pregnancy through the child's second birthday.* Adhere to nursing process and the NFP model of home visitation.* Carry a caseload of a minimum of 25 clients.Clinical Duties:* Develop therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.* Perform home visiting in accordance with the NFP model and guidelines.* Follow nursing process in implementing NFP into nursing practice.* Assess physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.* Assist women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.* Provide education, support and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals.* Consult and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families.* Refer families for necessary services and following up to ensure that families are receiving services.* Complete all documentation required for Medicaid billing.* Perform related duties as assigned or required.Qualifications and Requirements:* BSN preferred. ASN acceptable if bilingual and currently enrolled in a BSN program.* Current New York State RN license (in good standing) required.* Current CPR required.* Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.* Two years recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing preferred.* Home visiting experience preferred.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.* Basic computer skills.* Valid driver's license and insured automobile may be required.* May be required to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.* Salary: $90,000.00-$90,000.00Benefits:* Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.* An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.* Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.* Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.* 403 (b) + employer matching and discretionary company contributions.* College Savings Plan.* Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.* A workplace that values and encourages work life balance.At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don't have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities. We look forward to learning more about you!PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and veterans.Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm35 hours per week