Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
Youth Consultation Services
Newark, NJ

Nurse Home Visitor

Dedicated. Compassionate. Inspiring. Rewarding. These are just some of the words to describe the attributes of YCS employees. YCS employees are devoted professionals who have a passion for helping children, adolescents and adults. Do you share the same qualities? The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) nurse home visitor is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program. Currently the NFP is looking for a Nurse Home Visitor. This position provides home visits to women and their families eligible for the NFP Program; adheres to nursing process and the NFP model of home visitation; carries a case load of up to 25 clients throughout Morris County. Duties Include: * Perform home-visit nursing and parent-infant support services during pregnancy and first two years of infant's life for first time mothers, as part of national model Nurse-Family Partnership program. * Visitation services include administration of parent support and assessment measures, promoting parent strengths and self sufficiency, and promoting child health and development. * Professional development in the NFP model and NCAST training provided. * The nurse home visitor is responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and of the lead agency. Job Requirements: * 1 year experience with maternal/child health, home visitation, or public health * Valid NJ Registered Nurse license * Bachelor's degree in nursing YCS provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits for full-time employees include: * Medical, Dental, and Vision * Paid time off * Life insurance / disability benefits/ health and wellness programs * 403 (B) savings and investment plans * Potential public service loan forgiveness