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

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is looking for a Nurse for the Home Visitor Program. The role involves assessing and counseling families, establishing goals, and connecting them with community resources. Candidates must possess a BS in Nursing and an RN license, with a focus on healthcare equity and support for families.

Qualifications

• Must have a current RN license and registration in New York State.
• Requires at least two years of experience in maternal/child health or similar.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of families.
• Provide counseling for prenatal, postpartum care, and parenting.
• Evaluate progress towards goals keeping records timely.

Skills

Emotional support

Counseling

Goal setting

Community resource linking

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing

Registered Professional Nurse license

Job description

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

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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 the creation and oversight of 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 New York City families and children. The Division is comprised of 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 recognize their power and is given the opportunity to reach their full health and development potential. We encourage qualified applicants with demonstrated commitment to social justice, particularly racial, gender, and LGBTQ equity to apply.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

• 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.
• Assist women and their families in establishing realistic goals and measurable outcomes; utilize reflective practice, stages of change, and other behavioral change approaches.
• 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.
• Evaluate women's & families' progress toward target goals, revise plan of care as appropriate.
• Develop a working relationship with women and their families that promotes trust and problem solving.
• Assist client in developing supportive relationships with family members and friends during pregnancy, birth and childcare.
• Link women and family with community resources that are relevant to their specific needs.
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals providing service to women and their families.
• Record nursing activities in a timely manner and in accord with project visit and institutional guidelines.
• Participate in ongoing learning in program implementation.
• Meet with supervisor for minimum of one hour per week.
• Participate in weekly 2-hour team meetings and case conferences.
• Perform other related duties as needed.
  
  

FAMILY PUB HEALTH NURSE (HMH) - 06776

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

• 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 one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices; and a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in maternal/child health, pediatric health or a closely related field, in a public health, community-based, hospital, clinic or home visiting setting.
  
  

The Registered Professional Nurse license and registration must be maintained for the duration of employment.

License Requirement

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

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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