Brooklyn, New York, USA
406 days ago
NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP-NURSE HOME VISITOR

Job description

Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a national evidence-based nurse home visitation model that pairs nurses with low-income first-time mothers, beginning in pregnancy and continuing until the child’s 2nd birthday.  The NFP nurse home visitor position offers a highly rewarding experience for nursing professionals interested in improving the health and social outcomes of first-time mothers/babies in Central Brooklyn.  NFP nurses are highly supported, valued and respected within the program and the community-at-large – and experience better work/life balance given the autonomy, work schedule, and PTO the position offers.

Responsibilities include:
Attend required in-person training in Denver, Colorado within 4-6 weeks of hire.

Develop and maintain a caseload of 25 families over the first year in the position.

Deliver culturally sensitive services to a diverse population.

Maintain fidelity to the NFP model re:

Frequency, content, and documentation of services.

Adherence to program and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications 

BA in Nursing required.

Current RN license (in good standing) required.

Minimum of two years recent experience in maternal/child health, pediatrics, and/or community health required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Basic computer skills

Strong organizational/time management skills

Spanish, French and Creole language skills a plus.

 

Statement

SCO Family of Services is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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