NFP Nurse Home Visitor, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is seeking an NFP Nurse Home Visitor to support maternal and child health initiatives. This role involves assessing health needs, providing counseling, and connecting families with community resources. Ideal candidates will have a BSN, nursing license, and experience in public health.

Benefits

Loan forgiveness programs available

Comprehensive benefits including health insurance and pension

Work-from-home options may be available

Job security and opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and registration.
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience in maternal/child health or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assess women's and families' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Provide counseling on prenatal and postpartum care, nutrition, and family planning.
• Develop trusting relationships with women and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

NFP Nurse Home Visitor, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health

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Program and Job Description

The Division of Family and Child Health (DFCH) of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with creating and overseeing programs, policies, services, and environments that support physical and socio-emotional health, promote primary and reproductive health services, health equity, social justice, safety, and well-being for NYC families and children. The division includes the Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health, the Bureau of Early Intervention, the Office of School Health, and the Bureau of Administration.

The vision of DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognize their power and have the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. We encourage qualified applicants with a demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQI+ equity, to apply.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• Apply the nursing process to assess women's and families' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs related to health and life course development.
• Assist women and families in establishing realistic goals and measurable outcomes; utilize behavioral change approaches such as reflective practice and stages of change.
• Provide counseling on prenatal and postpartum care, nutrition, parenting, childcare, family planning, health issues, housing, education, and employment.
• Evaluate progress toward goals and revise care plans as needed.
• Develop trusting relationships with women and families to promote problem solving.
• Support women in developing supportive relationships during pregnancy, birth, and childcare.
• Connect women and families with relevant community resources.
• Collaborate with other professionals providing services to women and families.
• Record nursing activities promptly and according to guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing training and team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills

• Organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Current NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and registration.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of full-time experience in maternal/child health or related fields, in a public health, community-based, hospital, or home visiting setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook.

Why Work for Us

• Loan forgiveness programs available.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, pension, and wellness programs.
• Work-from-home options may be available.
• Job security and the opportunity to make a difference in NYC public health.

Additional Information

Residency in NYC is not required. The position's salary is $99,922 annually. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. To request accommodations, contact Sye-Eun Ahn at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.