RN Home Visitor

IdahoPTV; Caldwell (ID); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement program

8 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible and family-friendly policies

Wellness programs

Job summary

Southwest District Health in Idaho seeks a full-time RN Home Visitor to support first-time mothers through the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) in the Family and Clinic Services Division.

The role delivers home visiting services, supports economic self-sufficiency, improves pregnancy outcomes, and fosters child development within MIECHV service areas. Telework may be possible within Idaho, with a strong team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Professional Registered Nurse in Idaho or-Nurse Licensure Compact state
• Fluency in speaking, writing, and/or reading English and Spanish
• Experience with public health programs (NFP) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Apply the NFP Visit-to-Visit Guidelines with professional judgment
• Carry a caseload of active clients and provide NFP services
• Perform professional nursing including assessment, planning, education and case management
• Enter home-visit data into the program management information system
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes

Skills

Fluency in English and Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Posted 6 days ago | Apply before September 20, 2026

Description

NOTICE: This position is not covered by Social Security. Instead, SWDH employees benefit from a mandatory 401(a) retirement plan with fixed employee and employer contributions.

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve the communities of Adams, Washington, Payette, Gem, Canyon, and Owyhee counties? Do you crave a job where your work truly matters? Southwest District Health (SWDH) is recruiting for afull-time Registered Nurse (RN Home Visitor) to join the dedicated group of public health professionals in the Nurse Family Partnership Program (NFP) within the Family and Clinic Services Division. The NFP program is a non–profit evidence–based community health program that helps transform the lives of vulnerable mothers pregnant with their first child.

If you crave team-oriented work, purpose, and work/life balance, you’ll love it here. We’re shaking up the stereotype that government work is dull. At SWDH, we’re disruptors and innovators, all passionately sharing the same vision: making Southwest Idaho the best place to live, work, and play. We foster a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Our Vision, Mission & Values

• Vision: A Healthier Southwest Idaho
• Mission: To promote the health and wellness of those who live, work, and play in Southwest Idaho
• Values: Accountability, customer-focused, and teamwork influence the work we do and the difference we hope to make

As an RN Home Visitor and public health employee, you will play an active role in improving the health and wellness of your community.As part of a small, but mighty team, you will provide NFP home visitation services to first-time mothers in Maternal Infant Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) service areas. You will empower first‑time moms to create a better life for themselves and their baby. As part of our team, you'll be instrumental in achieving the three core objectives of our program: develop economic self‑sufficiency, improve pregnancy outcomes, and foster healthy child development.

Flexibility with work hours may be necessary to ensure effective service delivery, and access to a personal vehicle may be required for this position.

This position may include a teleworking option from within Idaho.

This is a limited-service position. Length of Limited-Service appointments are defined as appointments tied to funding for a specific program, grant or project that is not indefinite in nature.

Excellent Benefits

We believe in taking care of our employees—because when you thrive, our communities thrive. SWDH offers a healthy work/life balance, a culture of collaboration and empowerment, and an excellent benefits package, including PERSI (one of the BEST RETIREMENT system available in the Nation) with a lifetime benefit!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (Employee-onlyPPO coverage at $70.74/month for medical/vision and $12.08/month for dental; low-cost options for family members.Free High Deductible Health Planfor employees; low-cost for dependents.)
• Life Insurance (FREEbasic coverage; optional supplemental plans)
• Generous Paid Time Off (11 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave starting immediately. (Holiday pay and accruals are prorated based on hours worked.)
• Mandatory 401(a) retirement program with 12.4% combined contributions
• Optional 401(k) and 457 Saving Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Flexible and family-supported policies, including 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Bring your canine friend to work on Fridays
• In-house fitness room and outdoor walking path
• Ongoing training opportunities
• Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Reimbursement!

Your total compensation includes more than your hourly wage. For a full-time Registered Nurse, the base pay range of $32.62 - $38.38/hour increases to an estimated total compensation value of $47.61 - $54.64/hour when SWDH’s benefit contributions are included.

Typical Duties

Candidates must be able to complete the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation and meet all the mandatory qualifications of the position.

• Use professional knowledge, judgement, and skills to apply the NFP Visit-to-Visit Guidelines.
• Carry a caseload of active clients and provide services following the NFP Model Elements.
• Perform professional nursing that may include client assessment, plan development, health education, clinical activities, case management, and provide direct nursing care.
• Collect data as specified by the NFP National Service Office and use NFP reports to guide their practice, assess, and guide program implementation, inform clinical supervision, enhance program quality, and demonstrate program fidelity.
• Enter data collected from home visits into program management information system.

Minimum Qualifications:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications listed below to qualify for this position. All required experience and/or education must be listed under the work history section of this application OR on your resume and must include a detailed explanation of your roles and responsibilities at each relevant employer.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ):

• Licensed as a Professional Registered Nurse in Idaho as defined in Idaho Code 54-1408 or state licensure as a Registered Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418, in one of the following compact states: Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, or Wisconsin

MQ Specialty

• Valid Driver’s License

Ideal Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Baccalaureate degree-level Registered Nurse is preferred by the NFP program and the contract between Idaho Health and Welfare and Southwest District Health.
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Fluency in speaking, writing, and/or reading both English and Spanish.

Supplemental Information

This position is not covered by Social Security. Employees do not pay Social Security taxes and will not earn credits toward Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits based on earnings from this job. However, Medicare taxes will still be withheld, and these earnings will count toward Medicare eligibility.

Who May Apply

If you have a passion for helping others and making a positive impact in your community, we invite you to consider a rewarding career with SWDH. Applicants who meet all the listed “MQ’s” and “MQ Specialties” will be considered. Applications will be screened, and only the most qualified candidates will move forward in the selection process.

We are committed to ensuring access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process,please contact the Human Resource Office at 208.455.5307.

The successful candidate will have a history and background supportive of the health district’s mission and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug test and a criminal history background check, including fingerprints. Additionally, SWDH participates in E ‑ Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E ‑ Verify compares information from an employee ’ s Form I ‑ 9 with records from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to verify identity and work authorization.

SWDH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and against all individuals based on race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

NOTICE: Idaho's Public Health Districts are agencies that are authorized by the State of Idaho as independent bodies. District employees are not State of Idaho employees, rather District employees who receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.

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