Nurse Manager

Essential Job Functions:

Become fully trained in the Family Connects home visiting protocol as stated in the current program implementation manual. This will initially include online training.
Assist in training and evaluating new staff in the Family Connects model, eventually being responsible for certification and fidelity of all staff to the protocol.
Track visiting rates and nurses’ fidelity to the home visiting protocol through computer-generated reports and supervisory home visits.
Provide group/peer as well as reflective supervision to program clinical staff.
Communicate regularly with the CJFHC Director of Professional Education and Research and other local partners with updates on the progress of the program.
Coordinate assignments to the nurses to provide home visiting service to the target region.
Coordinate staff meetings for case review and in-service training.
Supervise nursing and non-clinical support staff in all program functions.
Perform home visits as needed.
Help establish a parent recruitment protocol utilizing non-clinical Program Support Workers. These efforts may include visiting prenatal care clinics, doctors’ offices, and birthing hospitals and/or making calls based on birth records.
Coordinate and assist with facilitation of meetings with the physician liaison for the program.
Be open and flexible in establishing a new program with many unknowns in a new community with infrastructure challenges.

The qualified candidate will have:

knowledge and experience in home visiting and maternal child health education.
current or compact RN licensure in the state of New Jersey.
current CPR (adult and infant) certification.
the ability to direct a team including clinical and non-clinical staff.
experience working with diverse populations.
Preferred skills include (a) Spanish language proficiency, (b) clinical experience related to domestic violence, substance abuse and/or depression, and (c) Certified Lactation Educator or Consultant.
Computer proficiency required with Microsoft programs including Windows, Outlook, Office 2007, Access, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and Word. Strong interpersonal & oral/written communication skills required.
Valid Driver’s license with the ability to provide proof of ongoing automobile insurance coverage is required. This position will entail reimbursable local and statewide travel utilizing personal vehicle.

Physical Requirements:

Employees are required to occasionally lift up to fifty pounds of materials or equipment.