Nurse - Home Visitor Program, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health

• Apply the nursing process to assess the six prescribed NFP domains, including physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to health and life course development.

• Assist women and their families in establishing realistic goals and measurable outcomes; utilize reflective practice, stages of change, and other behavioral change approaches.

• Provide counseling to assist women & their families in attaining targeted goals in areas including prenatal & postpartum care, nutrition, parenting, childcare, family planning, special health problems, housing, continuing education & employment.

• Evaluate women's & families' progress toward target goals, revise plan of care as appropriate.

• Develop a working relationship with women and their families that promotes trust and problem solving.

• Assist client in developing supportive relationships with family members and friends during pregnancy, birth and childcare.

• Link women and family with community resources that are relevant to their specific needs.

• Consult and collaborate with other professionals providing service to women and their families.

• Record nursing activities in a timely manner and in accord with project visit and institutional guidelines.

• Participate in ongoing learning in program implementation.

• Meet with supervisor for minimum of one hour per week.

• Participate in weekly 2-hour team meetings and case conferences.

• Perform other related duties as needed.