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About The Position
The Nurse Home Visitor provides preventive health and social services to at-risk pregnant women and children from birth to age two. Using advanced nursing skills, the Nurse Home Visitor assesses family needs, screens clients for eligibility, delivers evidence-based educational interventions, provides case management, and makes referrals to community resources to support positive family functioning and child outcomes. The Nurse Home Visitor collaborates closely with supervisors, community agencies, private providers, and the health department, delivering services in homes, hospitals, and clinics. All work is conducted in a safe and professional manner, with the goal of achieving family outcomes that meet or exceed evidence-based standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required.
- Current license or temporary license to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing is required.
- Current, valid North Carolina driver’s license is required.
- Certification in basic CPR
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of Public Health experience preferred; or graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing with at least two years of professional nursing experience, including one year of public health experience.
- Maternal Child Health nursing experience is preferred.
- Spanish as an additional language is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a therapeutic, trust-based relationship with pregnant individuals and families experiencing poverty.
- Engage families from early pregnancy through program completion to support positive health and life outcomes.
- Provide consistent, culturally responsive, and family-centered care.
- Conduct regular home visits with eligible pregnant individuals and their families in accordance with program guidelines.
- Deliver comprehensive nursing services utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Manage a caseload of approximately 25–30 families, ensuring consistent and high-quality service delivery.
- Provide education, guidance, and support to first-time parents on topics including pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care.
- Educate families on child growth and development, health, safety, and age-appropriate parenting practices.
- Offer practical instruction and evidence-based information to promote healthy outcomes for both parent and child.
- Empower families to build self-sufficiency, confidence, and decision-making skills.
- Support families in developing the ability to advocate for themselves and their children within healthcare and community systems.
- Encourage goal-setting and assist families in working toward identified personal and family goals.
- Assess family needs and connect families to appropriate community resources and support services.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community partners to ensure coordinated care.
- Cultivate and maintain partnerships that support families and strengthen program impact.
- Conduct ongoing assessments to evaluate maternal and child health, development, and family progress.
- Monitor outcomes in alignment with program goals and evidence-based benchmarks.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of all visits, assessments, and services within 24–48 hours.
- Adhere to the established model of the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program, ensuring fidelity to all core components.
- Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and reflective practice to maintain program quality.
- Ensure services are delivered in alignment with organizational standards, policies, and best practices.
Benefits
- $6,000 SIGN ON BONUS