Nurse Home Visitor-Maternal Child Health

About the Role

The Nurse-Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor provides comprehensive nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program. Nurse Home Visitors play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of vulnerable babies, mothers, and families by implementing and maintaining fidelity to the model.

This is a community-based position where you will visit parents in their home or a community location, carrying a caseload of 25-30 clients. The role requires travel within New Castle County for family visits, training, and meetings, as well as flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Share resources, perform health checks, and partner with first-time expectant parents during pregnancy and until the child is two years old.
• Provide support to parents to uncover their innate strengths and skills as parents.
• Complete extensive model training by the NFP National Service Office and participate in ongoing reflective supervision with site supervisors.
• Adhere to company and program guidelines.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of an Associate's degree in Nursing and a current RN license in good standing.
• Experience in public health, community, and/or maternal-child health (required).
• Experience with labor and delivery (desirable).
• Home visiting experience (preferred).
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) (desirable).
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license that meets the agency’s insurance carrier requirements.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with diverse cultural backgrounds and ethnic groups.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and the community.
• Ability to help others learn through a variety of methods.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Tuition Assistance
• Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
• Life Insurance