RN III Nurse Home Visitor
About the Role
Our Commitment: Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Core values: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are: Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team‑based health care delivery.
What we want: The Nurse Home Visitor, under general supervision, provides comprehensive nursing care and support to women and families enrolled in the Nurse‑Family Partnership (NFP) program, while also delivering patient care, evaluations, and treatments in a clinical setting. Conducts home visits, promotes maternal and child health, and offers education and guidance to families. Oversees clinic operations, including inventory management and the requisition of medical supplies, medications, and equipment to ensure efficient and safe service delivery.
Travel: This position requires travel. The position is grant‑funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Four years of related nursing experience.
- Active Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state of Texas.
- CPR certification (required within 30 days of hire).
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
- Preferred: Experience in maternal/child health, public/community health, mental health, home visits.
- Preferred: Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
- Maintain highest standards of nursing practice and participate in reflective practice.
- Provide comprehensive nursing services to women and families participating in the NFP program in accordance with professional nursing standards and the NFP model of practice.
- Drive to homes of families participating in NFP to provide vital services.
- Carry a caseload of up to 30 clients.
- Evaluate, monitor, track, and report client progress and data.
- Serve as a key member of the NFP program team and participate in community coalitions.
- Engage in NFP program team meetings and promote the Texas A&M NFP program through marketing and outreach at local and regional levels.
- Complete required trainings and participate in professional development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
- 12‑15 days of annual paid holidays.
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
- Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
- Health and wellness programs including free exercise programs and release time.
- Professional development resources: free LinkedIn Learning, webinars, limited financial support for conferences and workshops.
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while employed.
- Access to university amenities such as sporting and cultural events, recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum.