NURSE HOME VISITOR

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a Nurse Home Visitor to deliver comprehensive nursing services to women and families enrolled in the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) program. The role uses motivational interviewing, builds therapeutic relationships, and guides families toward their health goals in a home visiting setting.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess needs, provide education and referrals, participate in community coalitions, and uphold NFP policies.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field required and three years of related experience preferred.
• Two years of maternal/child health, public health, home visiting, or mental/behavioral nursing preferred.
• Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as an RN.

Responsibilities

• Develops therapeutic relationships, utilizes motivational interviewing in home visiting.
• Accesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs, provides education, support and referrals.
• Participates in community coalitions, promotes public awareness and referrals.
• Supports policies, procedures, guidelines of NFP and the lead agency.
• Carries a case load of up to 25 clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Motivational interviewing

Nursing leadership

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

RN license

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks a NURSE HOME VISITOR to provide comprehensive nursing services to women and their families eligible for the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Program. To maintain the highest standards of clinical nursing practice and adherence to NFP model and to policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of the NFP and of the lead agency.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops therapeutic relationships, utilize concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment. Maintains relationships throughout the healthcare continuum.
• Accesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to NFP domains. Provides education, support and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals. Demonstrates a willingness to meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes appropriate resources to meet the needs of families and to achieve positive results.
• Participates in community coalition in support of NFP, promotes public awareness and develops/maintains community relationships to support client referrals. Creates an environment that promotes educational and growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
• Supports policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and the lead agency.
• Participates in community coalition in support of NFP, promotes public awareness and develops/maintains community relationships to support client referrals. Creates an environment that promotes educational and growth opportunities for nursing peers and colleagues.
• Supports policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and the lead agency. Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team.
• Demonstrates leadership behaviors and is committed to the development of self and others. Adheres to nursing process and the NFP model of home visitation. Carries a case load of up to 25 clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

(Annual Salary: $55,180 - $89,670)

Graduate of an accredited Nursing program required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field required and three (3) years of related experience preferred or a combination of education and experience. Two (2) years of recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing preferred. Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Job Category

Nursing Careers-Registered Nurse

Organization

345000000 Nursing Clin Practice & Partnerships

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Onsite