What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Family Partnership - RN/BSN position at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.?
Join Our Team at Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc.
We’re looking for a compassionate Nurse Home Visitor to join our Nurse Family Partnership team in Fremont County. This role is dedicated to supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, and early childhood — empowering them through education, encouragement, and specialized nursing care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental health needs of women and their families.
- Partner with families to set realistic goals with measurable outcomes that promote healthy pregnancies and positive life-course development.
- Provide counseling and instruction on prenatal/postpartum care, infant health, nutrition, parenting, and family planning.
- Evaluate progress toward goals and revise care plans as needed.
- Build relationships that encourage independence, confidence, and problem-solving skills.
- Encourage involvement of support persons during pregnancy and early childcare.
- Connect families with community resources tailored to their needs.
- Collaborate with other healthcare and social service professionals to ensure coordinated support.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation — recording visits within 24 hours.
- Maintain caseload, visit frequency, and program outcomes in accordance with Nurse Family Partnership protocols.
- Participate in weekly supervision, joint visits, and team activities.
- Ensure prompt follow-up with new referrals (contact within 48 hrs; home visit within 10 working days).
- Assist with outreach efforts and actively engage assigned community region.
- Complete required NFP trainings and ongoing professional development.
Licensed RN Duties:
- Perform nursing functions within scope of licensure as needed.
- Maintain credentialing and competency as an Other Licensed or Certified Health Care Practitioner (OLCP).
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing
- Active Colorado RN license
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Strong ability to build rapport with diverse families and communities
- Preferred: 2 years of experience with childbearing women and infants (especially in community health)
- Bilingual skills a plus
Why Join Valley-Wide?
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care throughout southern Colorado. As a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we proudly operate 34 service sites in rural communities, ensuring access to premier primary and preventive care.
We offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including:
- FREE Health Insurance (additional plan options available)
- Employer-paid Air Ambulance Coverage (MASA)
- Employer-paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
- Retirement Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance | HRA, FSA, DCA | Retirement Plan
Generous Paid Leave:
- Vacation: 10 days/year
- Sick Leave: 12 days/year
- Holidays: 8 days 2 floating holidays
Apply Today!
For more information and to apply, please visit:
Valley-Wide Careers https://valley-widehealth.org/careers/
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any protected status. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration, with hiring decisions based on job-related factors.
Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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