Family Connects NJ - Registered Nurse

The Cooperative; New Jersey; On-site; USD 82,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

Id Theft & Legal Services

Pet Insurance

Critical Illness and Accident Plan

Free AAA Basic Membership

Generous Paid Time Off

10 Paid Holidays

Staff Development

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Account

401K – The Cooperative contributes 4%

Job summary

The Cooperative in New Jersey is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver comprehensive community health nursing services through homecare and telehealth for families enrolled in Family Connects NJ. This is a full-time role with 40 hours per week and a salary range of $82,000 to $85,000.

Eligible for benefits; BSN preferred or RN license in NJ is required, with 2 years in maternal-child health and community outreach.

Qualifications

• BSN degree preferred; Registered Nurse licensed in the State of New Jersey.
• 2 years’ MCH experience.
• 2 years’ experience in community health nursing or community outreach.
• 2 years’ demonstrated cultural competency working with diverse populations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and car.
• Good organizational skills and ability to communicate with consumers and providers.

Responsibilities

• Provides FCNJ nursing services through homecare and telehealth.
• Assesses physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and families.
• Develops goals and measurable outcomes to promote health and life course development.
• Counsels families in prenatal/postpartum care, nutrition, parenting, and child health.
• Records nursing activities per documentation protocols.
• Participates in case conferences and staff development activities.

Skills

MCH experience

Community health nursing/outreach

Cultural competency with diverse Pop.

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Basic computer skills

Education

BSN degree preferred

Registered Nurse license in NJ

AS nursing with state RN

Job description

Multiple Full Time Positions in - Atlantic/Cape May, Camden, Cumberland/Salem, and Burlington Counties

40 hours per week

Salary Range - $82,000 - $85,000

ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS

For over 40 years, The Cooperative has been at the forefront of developing innovative strategies in maternal and child health care. We work to improve the region’s health by educating communities, advocating for system improvements, and engaging with stakeholders. The Cooperative is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) coalition of healthcare professionals and consumers licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health as the maternal and child health consortium serving the seven counties of South Jersey.

The Cooperative is an equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for employment with our agency without regard to abilities, age, race, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, socio economic status, educational levels, military/veteran status, or any other characteristics.

Disclaimer:

This job description does not encompass all duties and is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, or tasks. However, it provides a general overview of the job expectations.

The Cooperative offers a competitive benefit package:

• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
• Id Theft & Legal Services
• Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Plan
• Free AAA Basic Membership
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Staff Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Account
• 401K – The Cooperative contributes 4% after one year of work anniversary

Our biggest perk “Summer Flex” and Hybrid Work Schedule

The FCNJ Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive community health nursing services through homecare and telehealth to women and their families enrolled in the Family Connects NJ Program in accordance with program goals, objectives, and protocols. To assess the health needs of parents and infants, assess behavioral health and social needs of families and connect them with appropriate community services.

Essential Functions:

Contribute to the Cooperative’s commitment to equity and continuous quality improvement that aligns with the agency’s mission, goals, and advancement. * Effectively cross-collaborate with agency staff, leaders, and board members to foster a comprehensive approach of information sharing, working committees, and collective representation. * Routinely disseminate relevant information, presentations, trainings, and learning opportunities for internal program and agency staff. * When applicable, will participate in relevant staff development opportunities (training, summits, conferences, etc.) to increase skill development, elevate program goals, and engage staff members with timely key learnings. * Provides FCNJ nursing services through homecare and telehealth. * Assesses physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to health and life course development. * Assists women and their families to establish realistic goals and measurable outcomes for promoting their health and life course development. * Provides counseling and instruction to assist women and their families in attaining targeted goals, in areas including prenatal and postpartum care, nutrition, parenting, well-childcare, family planning, and special health problems. * Evaluates client’s and family’s progress toward targeted goals, revises plan of care as appropriate. * Develops a working relationship with clients and their families to promote problem-solving competence. * Promotes involvement of other family members in pregnancy, birth, and early childcare. * Links women and families with community resources relevant to their specific needs. * Consults, communicates, and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families in the caseload. * Records nursing activities in accordance with documentation protocols. * Participate in weekly case conferences, quarterly reviews, and other activities to support delivery of services with quality and fidelity. * Performs other duties as assigned.

B.S. degree in nursing with current RN license, or B.A. degree in another field with current RN license, or A.S. degree in nursing with state-level RN, and at least one year of relevant nursing experience.

• BSN degree preferred; Registered Nurse licensed in the State of New Jersey.
• 2 years’ MCH experience
• 2 years’ experience in community health nursing or community outreach
• 2 years’ demonstrated cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations
• Basic computer skills necessary
• Valid driver’s license, current insurance policy and car
• Good organizational skills: ability to prioritize work requirements.
• Ability to communicate well with consumers and providers.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to see to read documents and hear well enough to communicate with others.
• Must be able to write, type on a computer, and use a telephone.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Additional requirements to be determined with input from Director and HR

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

Travels regularly to sites where traffic, weather, and other environmental conditions may be encountered; otherwise works in a climate-controlled professional office environment generally free from hazards and other adverse working conditions.