Nurse - Home Visitor Program, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health organization is seeking a dedicated Nurse for their Home Visitor Program, focusing on maternal and child health. In this role, you will assess and support families, providing essential counseling and connecting them with community resources. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the health and well-being of families in New York City. Join a team committed to health equity and social justice, and help empower families to achieve their health goals. If you are passionate about nursing and community health, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State required.
• Minimum two years of experience in maternal/child health.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, emotional, and social needs of women and families.
• Provide counseling for prenatal and postpartum care.
• Link families with community resources.

Skills

Maternal/Child Health

Patient Counseling

Goal Setting

Behavioral Change Approaches

Community Resource Linking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

Nursing Process

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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, and 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 the DFCH is that every child, woman, and family recognizes their power and has 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 LGBTQ equity, to apply.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

1. Apply the nursing process to assess the six prescribed NFP domains, including physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to health and life course development.
2. Assist women and their families in establishing realistic goals and measurable outcomes; utilize reflective practice, stages of change, and other behavioral change approaches.
3. Provide counseling to assist women & their families in attaining targeted goals in areas including prenatal & postpartum care, nutrition, parenting, childcare, family planning, special health problems, housing, continuing education & employment.
4. Evaluate women's & families' progress toward target goals, revise plan of care as appropriate.
5. Develop a working relationship with women and their families that promotes trust and problem solving.
6. Assist clients in developing supportive relationships with family members and friends during pregnancy, birth, and childcare.
7. Link women and families with community resources relevant to their specific needs.
8. Consult and collaborate with other professionals providing services to women and their families.
9. Record nursing activities in a timely manner following project visit and institutional guidelines.
10. Participate in ongoing learning in program implementation.
11. Meet with supervisor for at least one hour per week.
12. Participate in weekly 2-hour team meetings and case conferences.
13. Perform other related duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• A license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State; Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally-accredited college or university, or recognized by the NYS Education Department; and a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in maternal/child health, pediatric health, or a related field, in a public health, community-based, hospital, clinic, or home visiting setting.

The RN license and registration must be maintained during employment.

License Requirement

A Motor Vehicle Driver license valid in New York may be required for certain assignments. If required, it must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.

Residency Requirement

NYC residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive, equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and providing a discrimination- and harassment-free work environment, regardless of legally protected status or characteristic, including sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary: $88,780.00

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care