RN - Home Visitor Registered Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership - Geisinger
Lewisburg, PA
About the Job
Job Summary
The Nurse Home Visitor acts as a case manager and implements standard protocols for families enrolled in the Nurse Family Partnership. They will assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families. Providing guidance and instructions to mothers and significant others regarding pregnancy, infants, and toddlers based on the standardized approach of the Nurse Family Partnership.
Job Duties
+ Provides overall coordination of care and home visitation for families enrolled in the Nurse Family Partnership.
+ Implements Telehealth per National service office guidelines and agency policy.
+ Assesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the Nurse Family Partnership domains.
+ Initiates a plan of visitation based on the standardized protocols of the Nurse Family Partnership.
+ Assists women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.
+ Provides anticipatory guidance and instruction to mothers and significant others regarding pregnancy, infants and toddlers based on the standardized protocols of the Nurse Family Partnership.
+ Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals.
+ Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of visitation and the outcome of each visit.
+ Completes and submits all appropriate documentation forms within 48 hours.
+ Provides for discharge planning.
+ Educates referral sources and the public about the Nurse Family Partnership.
+ Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
+ Completes all required Nurse Family Partnership education and orientation.
+ Develops therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.
+ Participates in review and analysis of reports and other reports available through Nurse Family Partnership for achievements and areas for improvement.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
This position is grant funded.
+ Hours: Typical hours are 8AM to 4:30PM with the flexibility to work occasional evenings to accommodate client needs.
+ Travel: This position will cover Union and Snyder Counties
+ Community-based: This role is primarily community-based in nature. You'll meet with participants in their homes or in-person in other settings in the community like a library, park, McDonalds, etc.
+ Preferred qualifications: BSN, experience preferred in Maternal/Child Health, Labor/Delivery, Pediatrics, Home Visiting, Behavioral Health, or Public Health
To learn more about Geisinger's Nurse-Family Partnership program: https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/location/geisinger-clinic-nurse-family-partnership/ and to see a Nurse Day in the Life: https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/nurses/day-in-the-life/
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
+ Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
+ Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
+ Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
+ Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
+ 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
+ Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
+ Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
+ MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
+ Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
+ Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
The Nurse Home Visitor acts as a case manager and implements standard protocols for families enrolled in the Nurse Family Partnership. They will assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families. Providing guidance and instructions to mothers and significant others regarding pregnancy, infants, and toddlers based on the standardized approach of the Nurse Family Partnership.
Job Duties
+ Provides overall coordination of care and home visitation for families enrolled in the Nurse Family Partnership.
+ Implements Telehealth per National service office guidelines and agency policy.
+ Assesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the Nurse Family Partnership domains.
+ Initiates a plan of visitation based on the standardized protocols of the Nurse Family Partnership.
+ Assists women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.
+ Provides anticipatory guidance and instruction to mothers and significant others regarding pregnancy, infants and toddlers based on the standardized protocols of the Nurse Family Partnership.
+ Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals.
+ Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of visitation and the outcome of each visit.
+ Completes and submits all appropriate documentation forms within 48 hours.
+ Provides for discharge planning.
+ Educates referral sources and the public about the Nurse Family Partnership.
+ Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
+ Completes all required Nurse Family Partnership education and orientation.
+ Develops therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.
+ Participates in review and analysis of reports and other reports available through Nurse Family Partnership for achievements and areas for improvement.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
This position is grant funded.
+ Hours: Typical hours are 8AM to 4:30PM with the flexibility to work occasional evenings to accommodate client needs.
+ Travel: This position will cover Union and Snyder Counties
+ Community-based: This role is primarily community-based in nature. You'll meet with participants in their homes or in-person in other settings in the community like a library, park, McDonalds, etc.
+ Preferred qualifications: BSN, experience preferred in Maternal/Child Health, Labor/Delivery, Pediatrics, Home Visiting, Behavioral Health, or Public Health
To learn more about Geisinger's Nurse-Family Partnership program: https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/location/geisinger-clinic-nurse-family-partnership/ and to see a Nurse Day in the Life: https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/nurses/day-in-the-life/
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity
+ Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
+ Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
+ Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
+ Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
+ 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
+ Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
+ Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
+ MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
+ Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
+ Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
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