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SUPERVISOR-NURSE HOME VISITOR

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham

People & HR, Operations
university, fl, usa
Posted on Aug 9, 2024
SUPERVISOR-NURSE HOME VISITOR - (T219351)

Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking a SUPERVISOR-NURSE HOME VISITOR to work within the local community and the lead agency structure to assure that the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP) Program is implemented by established guidelines and contract requirements. To use principles of supervision, reflective practice and staff development, to provide primary support and appropriate oversight to the nurse home visitors and to build and model a strengths-based, client-centered culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Adheres to nursing process and the NFP model of home visitation.
2. Oversees the recruitment and hiring of nurse home visitors and administrative data support staff ensuring that applicants can implement the NFP philosophy and model.
3. Supports policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and the lead agency.
4. Assigns client caseloads and monitors nurse home visitors' ability to build and manage caseload and provides supervision of nurse home visitors.
5. Ensures that all NFP nurse home visitors complete assigned education and adhere to the NFP model.
6. Develops therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.
7. Oversees and ensures timely and accurate data input and utilization of the web-based reports and other reports available through NFP. Reads and interprets reports and shares appropriately with team and partners.
8. Develops and implements regular reflective practice supervision within the program and conducts field visits, both with frequency recommended by NFP. Provides regular case conferences and team meetings as recommended by NFP.
9. Carries a client caseload as appropriate.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
(Annual Salary: $62,355 - $72,000)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

Master's degree in Nursing preferred. Experience with the Nurse Family Partnership model preferred. Two (2) years recent experience in maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing preferred. Work experience may not substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed or licensed by endorsement as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required. Current CPR Certification required. Valid Driver's License and insured automobile required. The successful candidate must pass an MVR check and provide proof of insurance in the amount of $100,000.00 per person, $300,000.00 per occurrence. Home visiting experience preferred. Individual must possess basic computer skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills. A bilingual candidate who can speak Spanish is a strong preference.

UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression or sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Nursing Careers-Nurse Leadership

Organization

: 345000000 Nursing Clin Practice & Partnerships

Employee Status

: Regular
Shift: Day/1st Shift
Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite