Nurse Family Partnership Program RN: Stark County

Akron Children's Hospital; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse Home Visitor to support pregnant and parenting families under the Nurse-Family Partnership program in Stark County. The role emphasizes professional nursing practice, care coordination, and collaboration with community partners to improve outcomes for young children and families.

Responsibilities include conducting home visits, ensuring compliance with nursing standards and program protocols, and contributing to research and performance

Qualifications

• BSN required within 5 years.
• Registered Nurse licensure is required; BLS certification required.
• At least two years of pediatrics or related experience.
• Experience in adolescent psychology, OB, home care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform home visits for pregnant/parenting women and children per program protocols.
• Interact with community agencies per guidelines and ensure compliance.
• Adhere to Ohio Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Follow HR, agency, and program policies and protocols.
• Ensure care for physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs.
• Complete duties as required.

Skills

Communication

Adolescents

Driver's license

Education

BSN

RN licensure

BLS certification

2+ years pediatrics experience

Job description

Stark County

Full-Time

Nurse Family Partnership program

Summary: The RN Home Visitor functions in a multifaceted role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence in the practice of Nursing. The RN Home Visitor is responsible for maintaining high standards in clinical practice/continuum of care, professional practice development, teamwork, customer relations, and research/performance improvement in delivering case management and support services for a designated caseload of patients. The RN Home Visitor carries out the guidelines outlined in the Nurse-Family Partnership Program.

Responsibilities

• 1.Home visits will be made with this caseload of pregnant/parenting women and their children under the program research protocols.
• 2. The RN Home Visitor will also interact with appropriate community agencies in accordance with guidelines.
• 3.The RN Home Visitor is accountable for compliance with the Ohio Nurse Practice Act and all applicable regulatory standards.
• 4.Policies, procedures and protocols of the Human Resources Department, Children's Home Care Group and the contracting entity, and the Nurse-Family Partnership research project are followed.
• 5.The RN Home Visitor is accountable for compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, policies, procedures, and protocols of the Human Resources Department, Children's Home Care Group and any funding sources for the work of the department.
• 6.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• 7.Other duties as required.

Technical Expertise

• 1.Good communications and ease with adolescents.
• 2.Valid driver's license and an insured safe automobile.

Education and Experience

• 1.Education: BSN required within 5 years.
• 2.Certification: Registered Nurse licensure is required. BLS certification is required.
• 3.Years of relevant experience: At least two years of recent experience in pediatrics or related experience required with children birth through 5 years.
• 4.Experience in adolescent psychology, OB, home care and community nursing preferred.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite