Nurse Home Visitor / RN Case Manager (Senior)

RN Case Manager (Senior)

Requisition ID req36737 Working Title Nurse Home Visitor / RN Case Manager (Senior) Position Grade 14 Position Summary

The Center for Development and Disability (CDD), established in 1990, is New Mexico's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. These centers, authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, build the capacities of states and communities to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) seeks a compassionate and dedicated Bachelor's prepared Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team as a Nurse Home Visitor. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based preventive services directly to women and families eligible for the NFP program. The ideal candidate will have experience serving high-risk populations, including those impacted by poverty, mental and behavioral health challenges, substance use disorders, and social determinants of health, and will be deeply committed to enhancing family well-being through the NFP model. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-home visitation services to low-income mothers during pregnancy through the child’s second year, fostering strong, positive, and therapeutic relationships.
• Implement the evidence-based NFP model with fidelity, ensuring the highest standards of clinical nursing practice and adherence to program protocols.
• Support clients in achieving NFP program goals, including improved pregnancy outcomes, child health and development, and family economic self-sufficiency.
• Assess and respond to the complex needs of families experiencing mental health challenges, substance use, domestic violence, housing instability, or other high-risk circumstances, providing trauma-informed and culturally responsive care.
• Engage in outreach efforts at hospitals, clinics, schools, community events, and other venues where pregnant individuals may be present to promote and recruit for the NFP program.
• Engage respectfully with diverse cultures and communities, demonstrating cultural humility, sensitivity, and an understanding of each family’s unique strengths and needs.
• Participate in comprehensive training and certification in the NFP model and commit to ongoing professional development, reflective practice, and supervision.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, data entry, and adherence to funder and programmatic requirements, including the periodicity schedule for required screenings.
• Travel is required in the Albuquerque Metro area for home visits using a personal vehicle, mileage is reimbursed.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Be part of a life-changing program that combines scientific evidence with compassionate care to make a measurable difference in the lives of families.
• Work in a supportive, reflective, and collaborative environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.
• Enjoy a rewarding career that promotes family resilience, supports early childhood development, and empowers mothers to achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
• Contribute to a program with a proven record of success in improving maternal and child health outcomes and strengthening communities for generations to come.
• Join us in making a profound and lasting impact as a Nurse-Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor—helping families build healthier, stronger futures through relationship-based, evidence-informed nursing care.

 

For more great jobs within CDD check out our Career Opportunity site   https://cdd.health.unm.edu/jobs/

 

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of a valid New Mexico driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• CPR Certified.
• May be required to submit to annual TB and rubella screening.
• UNM will provide Hepatitis vaccination, candidate may decline vaccination through declination form or may provide record of vaccination from previous employer.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related clinical field; at least 1 year of experience directly relate