What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Home Visitor - R.N. position at Public Health Solutions?
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.
Program Description and Summary of Position:
The Nurse Family Partnership (NFP), a program of Public Health Solutions, is an evidence-based community health program with 45 years of research showing significant improvements in the health and lives of first-time parents and their children affected by social and economic inequality.
NFP seeks a Nurse Home Visitor to provide services throughout Staten Island for this community-based, collaborative, nurse home visiting program. You will assess the medical and social needs of pregnant people 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.:
- Provides home visits to pregnant/parenting people and their families eligible for the NFP Program.
- Provides education and case management services to families in Staten Island from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday.
- Adheres to nursing process and the NFP model of home visitation.
- Carries a caseload of a minimum of 25 clients.
Clinical Duties:
- Develops therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with pregnant people and their families in a home visiting environment.
- Performs home visiting in accordance with the NFP model and guidelines.
- Follows nursing process in implementing NFP into nursing practice.
- Assesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of pregnant people and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.
- Assists pregnant people and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.
- Provides education, support and referral resources in assisting pregnant people and their families in attaining their targeted goals.
- Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to pregnant people and families.
- Formulates nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals.
- Refers families for necessary services and following up to ensure that families are receiving services.
- Completes all documentation required for Medicaid billing.
- Performs related duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- BSN required or associates if currently enrolled in a BSN program.
- Current New York State RN license (in good standing) required.
- Current CPR required.
- Bilingual English/Spanish highly 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.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
- Salary: $85,000.00-$85,000.00.
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, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals, and veterans.
35 Hours per week
Home Visitor
Grand St Settlement Inc. -
New York, NY
