Welcome Family Nurse Home Visitor
South Hadley, MA - USA
Job Summary
- Collaborate with referral sources
- Provide outreach to potential participants
- Schedule and conduct up to 90-minute visits at the familys home or by telehealth
- Screen in six core areas: clinical assessment unmet health needs maternal and infant nutrition substance use emotional health and domestic violence
- Provide brief intervention and education to all families regardless of perceived risk or need
- Address the caregivers individual questions and concerns
- Offer referrals to services for caregivers with an identified need including MA MIECHV-funded home visiting programs and other community resources that may best suit the needs of the family
- Engage assess and present information in an unbiased culturally appropriate manner particularly related to sensitive topics
- Conduct a follow up contact with all caregivers 2-3 weeks post initial visit
- Collect data using the Welcome Family forms complete required DPH and agency documentation and billing
- Participate in the Welcome Family Learning Collaborative and DPH annual site visit
- Complete agency and state required training
Qualifications :
- Current licensure as an RN by the Massachusetts Board of Registration Division of Professional Licensure with either:
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing or Master of Science Degree in Nursing in Maternal and Child Health Family Health Community Health or related specialty
- Two or more years of professional work experience with prenatal newborns pediatrics lactation or maternal services
- Proficiency in Spanish preferred
- CLC Certification required
Additional Information :
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
The Evergreen Center is a private non-profit organization that provides living and learning environments for children and adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities including autism, physical disabilities, neurobehavioral disorders, and other special needs. The Evergreen Center ... View more