Nurse Home VisitorInstructor Clinical Practice

Nurse Home Visitor/Instructor - Clinical Practice

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence research and community engagement and is actively seeking a Nurse Home Visitor/Instructor - Clinical Practice to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence professional development and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

At the base of the Rocky Mountains Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenerya mosaic of history arts and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Salary Range:$84000 - $89000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-Site

Benefits at a Glance

At UCCS our employees are our most valued asset. Were proud to offer:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days 10 sick days paid parental leave 13 recognized holidays and provisions for bereavement jury duty and FAMLI Leave.
• Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost including a yearly mental health visit. Plus benefit from affordable dental vision plans and competitive prescription drug prices.
• Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings flexible spending accounts and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.
• Further Your Education: Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.
• Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage we prioritize well-being and holistic development.
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Summary

The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Nurse Home Visitor (NHV) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to families eligible for the NFP Program in the clients home or other community setting. Nurse Home Visitors are 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 Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences. This position is 80% clinical practice as a NHV and 20% clinical nursing instructor (clinical instruction and service activities) which allows for integration of students into the NHV practice role. The workload for the position is 80% clinical practice 10% service and 10% teaching.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

• Provide home visits to families eligible for the NFP program while adhering to the fidelity of the NFP model of home visitation.

• Carry a caseload of 20 clients.
• Serve as a clinical preceptor for students during home visits and care conferences.
• Support policies procedures guidelines and standards of NFP and the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
• Participate in community coalition and advisory board activities in support of NFP.
• Promote public awareness of the NFP program.
• Develop and maintain community relationships to support client referrals.
• Maintain current CPR certification for adults children and infants.
• Complete all required NFP education/training.
• Develop therapeutic relationships utilize concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with clients and their families in a home visiting environment.
• Follow the nursing process in implementing the NFP program.
• Assess physical emotional social and environmental needs of clients and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.
• Assist clients enrolled in the FNP program to establish goals and outcomes.
• Provide education support and referral resources in assisting clients and their families in attaining their targeted goals.
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved in providing services to clients and their families.
• Formulate nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals and evaluate client progress toward stated goals and NFP outcomes.
• Plan home visits in accordance with client goals and NFP outcomes.
• Actively engage in professional development to meet all NFP nurse home visitor competency requirements travel may be required.
• Utilize reflective practice in supervisory sessions.
• Attend and participate in case conferences and team meetings.
• Provide information to support staff for timely and accurate data info for the NFP performance management system.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts.
• Perform related duties as assigned or required.
• Understand support and coach others in the NFP vision mission and model.
• Maintain clear effective open honest communication with both internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Create maintain and support a safe environment for open discussion.

• Seek and respond appropriately to feedback

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• Provide clinical instruction for students and evaluate their performance as directed.
• Coordinate student schedules and experiences with the lead faculty of clinical courses.
• Attend departmental and college meetings.

• Travel to meetings and client visits in El Paso/Teller counties in personal vehicle.

This position is dependent on the availability of external grant funding. Funding is currently expected to last 1 year; however the NFP program at UCCS is in its 11th year of funding.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by:November 30 2025.
• Potential interview dates:December 8 - 19 2025.
• Potential start date: January 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

• Registered Nurse with an active unencumbered Colorado nursing license (or ability to obtain by date of hire) is required.
• A Bachelors Degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program is required.
• Master of Science degree in nursing or health related field from a nationally accredited program is required.
• Current healthcare provider BLS certification is required.

• Work experience in maternal/child with diverse populations communities and/or organizations is required.

• Valid drivers license and insured automobile is required.
• NFP or other evidenced-based home visiting model experience is preferred.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill ability physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking hearing seeing speaking breathing or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.