Nurse Home Visitor - Nurse Family Partnership Program
Location: Paterson, New Jersey
Description: Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey is employing Nurse Home Visitor - Nurse Family Partnership Program right now, this position will be assigned in New Jersey. Further informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference for first time mothers a! nd their children by joining the Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey's Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Program. The NFP is a nationally replicated nurse home visitation program that has been rigorously evaluated for more than 25 years. The program has demonstrated significant improvements in pregnancy outcomes, parenting skills and family self-sufficiency. Home visiting begins during pregnancy and continues until the child's second birthday. As a member of the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) team you will provide prenatal and early childhood case management through regular home visits for first time mothers, carrying a caseload of no more than 25 families (per full time RN). A nurse home visitor (NHV) assesses the medical and social needs of high-risk pregnant women and infants; NHV’s utilize a set of evidence based guidelines to manage and evaluate the clients assigned to the nurse’s caseload.
Qualifications:
Registered Nu! rse (BSN or higher degree) with a minimum of two years nursing! experience in OB/GYN, Maternal Child Health, Pediatrics, Community Health or Family Practice. Position for full time employment includes comprehensive benefit package, mileage reimbursement & other benefits. Preferred skills and qualities: Preferred Bilingual (Spanish, Arabic, Bengaly, Creole/French, Italian, Polish or other); Enthusiastic and committed to community health and social change; must demonstrate respect for individuals and diversity; be nonjudgmental, understanding and compassionate. Applicant must be able to work in low-income communities; have strong advocacy and teaching skills, has organizational and time management skills; is able to utilize nursing processes and clinical expertise; builds therapeutic relationships. Independently motivated as well as able to work with a team of health care professionals. Applicant must be able to travel to home visits by personal car. Must have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle with up to date registration &! insurance. Must be available to travel for one week of NFP education. Computer proficiency required.
Organization Description:
Non-profit maternal and child health organization.
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If you were eligible to this position, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern New Jersey.
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This position starts available on: Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:00:23 GMT
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