Nurse-Family Partnership Public Health Nurse Home Visitor

Job Overview

The Nurse-Family Partnership Public Health Nurse Home Visitor (NFP NHV) provides comprehensive nursing services to first-time pregnant people and their families eligible for the NFP Program in Philadelphia. The NFP NHV supports families towards achieving their life goals and adheres to the national Nurse-Family Partnership model.

Responsibilities

• Completes required NFP and NNCC education, including FAN training, ASQ-3, ASQ-E, PIPE, Mental Health and IPV trainings, Cultural Consciousness training, DANCE, and regional/state education sessions.
• Provides regularly scheduled in-home and telehealth visits with clients, building a caseload of 25 active clients within 9-12 months of employment.
• Develops therapeutic relationships with clients using motivational interviewing, reflective listening, and FAN.
• Schedules joint home visits with the NFP Supervisor every four months (3 times a year).
• Collaborates with other professionals and community partners to support clients and their families.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and actively participates in clinical case conferences and professional development meetings.
• Maintains accurate documentation and reviews data system reports for accuracy, uniformity, and completeness.

Skills

• Detail-oriented and efficient in identifying and correcting errors.
• Strong time management and self-directional skills.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills adaptable to diverse audiences.
• Strong documentation and computer skills (moderate to advanced).
• Ability to work collaboratively with professionals, families, and community partners.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning and growth.
• Holds a growth mindset and recognizes the capacity for individuals to learn, develop, and change over time.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania nursing licensure in good standing.
• Work or student experience in public health, maternal-child health, mental health/behavioral health, or related fields.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited university.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Work Conditions

• Flexible schedule, including some early evenings and weekends.
• Work within the County/City of Philadelphia boundaries.
• Prolonged computer-related exposure, sitting, and standing at workstations for long periods.
• Local to regional travel or as required by NSO and funders.

Education Requirement

A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an Accredited University.

Highly Desired

• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Interest in special projects as needed.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English preferred).