Nurse Home Visitor
Archdiocese of San AntonioAbout the role
Description
Mission: The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our community through selfless service under the sign of love.
Summary: The Family Connects Nurse Home Visitor conducts in-home or telehealth visits for families with newborns in Bexar County, who deliver at CHRISTUS Children’s Hospital. The aim is to assess family needs across 12 domains of well-being and facilitate connections to community agencies for support. This role collaborates with clinical and non-clinical staff, adhering to the evidence-based Family Connects protocol.
Position Responsibilities:
o *Adhere to the Family Connects protocol for in-home and telehealth visits by performing health and physical assessments of mothers and babies.
o *Evaluate family needs in 12 domains of well-being, exercising clinical judgment.
o Build trust with families, develop support plans, and facilitate referrals to community resources.
o *Apply expertise in parent-child interaction, child development, and family health to support parenting and reduce stress.
o *Maintain 8 visit slots per week and conduct home visits regularly, adjusting schedules as needed.
o *Follow up with clients after visits and Post Visit Connection calls and coordinate additional support as needed.
o Support team members and promote a positive work environment.
o Represent and promote the vision and mission of Family Connects in a professional manner.
o *Participate in quality improvement efforts and professional development.
o Perform other duties assigned by the Program Director.
Education and Support:
o Offer educational materials and support to families on topics such as infant care, parenting skills, nutrition, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Documentation:
o *Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of interactions with families, including assessments, referrals, recruitment outcomes and follow-up actions taken in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
Collaboration:
o *Work closely with the Family Connects team, including Nurse Home Visitors, program coordinators, and other support staff members, to ensure seamless coordination of services and effective communication. Focus on solutions and teamwork.
o Communicate effectively with families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Community Outreach:
o Participate in community outreach activities to promote awareness of Family Connects services and engage with potential clients.
o *Participate in and contribute to the organization and execution of events aimed at fostering the growth and advancement of program services and partnerships.
o Conduct client recruitment as necessary for the program. Additionally, assist with data collection and reporting on recruitment outcomes.
Professional Development:
o *Stay informed about best practices in nursing, maternal and newborn health, community health, home visiting programs, and relevant resources through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
o *Attend meetings, trainings and completes assigned professional development in a timely manner
Program Quality Improvement and Administration
o Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral is mandatory.
o Must be sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
o Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
o Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
o Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and protected health information, services rendered to clients, donors names and gifts, internal and external investigations or results of any investigations, and financial information.
o Adherence to HIPAA Privacy Rules
o Other duties as assigned by Program Director, Senior Director, or CEO.
Competencies:
Advocacy
Communication
Critical Thinking
Empathy
Interpersonal Awareness
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
· Education
o Minimum of Associate’s Degree in Nursing with relevant experience; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
· Experience
o Minimum of
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