Nurse Home Visitor - R.N.

Company Overview

Health disparities among New Yorkers are large, persistent, and increasing. Public Health Solutions (PHS) exists to change that trajectory and support New Yorkers and their families in achieving optimal health and building pathways to reach their potential. As the largest public health nonprofit serving New York City, we improve health outcomes and help communities thrive by providing services directly to low-income families, supporting community-based organizations through our long-standing public-private partnerships, and bridging the gap between healthcare and community services. We focus on a wide range of public health issues including food and nutrition, health insurance, maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, tobacco control, and HIV/AIDS. Learn more about our work at healthsolutions.org .

Program Description

The Nurse Family Partnership (NFP), a program of Public Health Solutions, is a nationally recognized, evidence-based nurse home-visiting program for high risk, low-income, first-time mothers, their infants, and their families.

Position Summary

We seek an experienced Nurse Home Visitor, RN to provide services throughout Staten Island for this community-based, collaborative, nurse home visiting program. You will assess the medical and social needs of pregnant women and infants; follow a prescribed process / plan of care and monitor the outcomes in accordance with NFP and Public Health Solutions’ policies and procedures. Nurse home visitors report to the NFP Nurse Supervisor.

Specifically, The Nurse Home Visitor, RN Will

• Provide home visits to pregnant/parenting women and their families eligible for the NFP Program.
• Provides education and case management services to women in Staten Island from pregnancy through the child’s second birthday.
• Adheres to nursing process and the NFP model of home visitation.
• Carries a caseload of a minimum of 25 clients.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• BSN required or associates if currently enrolled in a BSN program.
• Current New York State RN license (in good standing) required.
• Current CPR required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Two years recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing preferred.
• Home visiting experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license and insured automobile may be required.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Salary - $90,000 - $90,000
  
  

Desired Skills

• Time Managements skills.
• Organizational skills.
  
  

Reports To

The Nurse Supervisor

Direct Reports

The Nurse Supervisor

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Schedule.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays.
• An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Disability Coverage.
• 403(b) employer matching and discretionary company contributions.
• College Savings Plan.
• Ongoing trainings and continuous opportunities for professional growth and development.
  
  

At PHS, we place immense value on diversity within our teams, understanding that varied backgrounds and experiences significantly enhance our community and propel us toward our goals. If you find you don’t have experience in all the areas listed above, we still encourage you to apply and share your background and experiences in your application. We are eager to discover how your unique perspective can bring positive transformations to our team and help advance our mission of creating healthier, more equitable communities.

We look forward to learning more about you!

PHS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQIA individuals, and veterans.