Job Objective:

Nurse-Family Partnership, a maternal and early childhood home visiting program, fosters long-term success for first-time parents, their babies, and society. Nurse-Family Partnership's maternal health program introduces vulnerable first-time parents to caring maternal and child health nurses. This program allows nurses to deliver the support first-time moms need to have a healthy pregnancy, become knowledgeable and responsible parents, and provide their babies with the best possible start in life. For more information, please visit www.nursefamilypartnership.org.

Nurse-Family Partnership is a research-based program that has been demonstrated to significantly improve critical outcomes for those at-risk parents and their children who receive services in local communities. Beginning with nurse home visits that occur during pregnancy and continue until the child is age two, Nurse Home Visitors provide coaching and support to first-time expectant parents. The Nurse Home Visitor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of NFP and of the lead agency. This position reports to the NFP Nurse Supervisor who evaluates performance annually.

Essential Job Functions:

• Knows and understands the Goodwill Mission: Strengthen communities by empowering individuals and families through education, training and job placement.
• Clinical
  • Develops therapeutic relationships and utilizes concepts of reflection and Motivational Interviewing with clients and their families in a home visiting environment modeling client-centered, strengths-based, and solution-focused approaches.
  • Performs in-person visits to clients and their families in accordance with the NFP model and guidelines. Carries a caseload of up to 30 clients.
  • Follows nursing process in implementing NFP into nursing practice.
  • Assesses physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of clients and their families as they relate to the NFP domains: personal health, environmental health, life course development, maternal role, family and friends, and health and human services.
  • Assists clients and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.

• • Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting clients and their families in attaining their own personal targeted goals.
  • Coordinates access to community resources.
  • Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to clients and their families.
  • Formulates nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals.
  • Evaluates client progress toward stated goals and NFP outcomes.
  • Plans home visits in accordance with client goals and NFP outcomes.
  • Actively engages in professional development to meet all NFP Nurse Home Visitor competency requirements.
  • Meets with NFP Nurse Supervisor weekly for clinical supervision.
  • Utilizes reflective practice during supervisory sessions.
  • Schedules joint home visits with NFP Nurse Supervisor every four months.
  • Attends and participates in weekly staff meetings and biweekly case conferences.
  • Ensures timely and accurate data input to the NFP information management system (MIS).
  • Ensures timely and accurate data input and utilization of the web-based reports and other reports available through NFP.
  • Participates in review and analysis of the MIS reports to identify achievements and areas for improvement.
  • Participates in quality improvement efforts.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information and participates in HIPAA training.
• Program Promotion, Team and Community Collaboration, and Quality Improvement
  • Supports policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards of NFP and Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.
  • Participates in community coalition in support of NFP as requested/required.
  • Promotes public awareness of NFP as requested/required.
  • Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
  • Understands, supports, and coaches team members in the NFP vision, mission, and model.
  • Represents the NFP vision, mission, and model in actions and verbally to both internal and external partners and colleagues.
  • Assists in creating a positive work environment that promotes productivity, mentoring, teamwork, and cooperation.
  • Elicits and considers differing viewpoints when analyzing issues.
  • Recognizes accomplishments of team members.
  • Maintains clear, effective, open, honest communication with both internal and external partners and colleagues.
  • Creates, maintains, and supports a brave environment for open discussion.
  • Seeks and responds appropriately to feedback.
• Professional Learning and Development
  • Completes all required NFP education.
  • Obtains and maintains current CPR certification.
  • Accurately assesses own learning needs and develops strategies to meet them. Utilizes computer for distance learning.
  • Stays informed of current health care developments to provide safe, quality nurse home visiting services.
  • Establishes and records progress toward annual goals.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to model a strengths-based, client-centered approach.
• Exhibits basic attitude of self-reflection and working in partnership.
• Skilled clinician with track record of developing trusting relationships at all levels while establishing appropriate boundaries.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, low-income families, communities, and organizations.
• Working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office products and the Internet and ability to acquire new computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to embrace change positively and function effectively as a team member.
• Exercise care and compassion in decision making; maintains objectivity.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Able to travel by air to Denver, CO for all in-person education sessions.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
• Must have reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and provide proof of insurance to travel to different job sites.
• Must be willing to travel to meet with clients in person.

Education and Experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN) Indiana license in good standing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current or recent public/community health experience highly preferred.
• Home visiting experience preferred.
• Experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs.

Equipment Used:

• Computer/internet/email
• Printer/scanner/copier/fax machine
• Smart phone
• Calculator
• Automobile

Environmental Conditions:

• Office environment.
• Daily travel in personal vehicle to client homes, hospitals, clinics, and community events.