Nurse-Family Partnership Nurse Home Visitor/RN/FT Days/Shelby County

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Midtown, TN 37748, US

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

Responsible for the nursing care of patients/clients requiring substantial specialized judgment and skill. This judgment and skill is based on knowledge of the natural, behavioral and nursing sciences and humanities as the basis for application of the nursing process in wellness and illness care. Responsible for maintaining the highest standard in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model and to the policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. Assess physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women in the home care setting across all NFP domains and address the issues immediately as needed. Provides education, support and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining targeted goals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview

What you will do

Practice Excellence - Makes complete, accurate assessments of client and infant, develops an individualized plan of care, and implements appropriate interventions
Evidence Based/Best Practice - participates and provides input on nursing practice, home visitation family dynamics and patient outcomes. Recommends changes utilizing evidence-based practice, and maintains accurate documentation and data collection per NFP guidelines.
Leadership Excellence - demonstrates a commitment to professional development and clinical expertise in obstetrics, care of infant and pediatric clients.
Role Clarity - Accomplishes the appropriate number of home visits required per month as per NFP guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Formal Training Requirements

Required - Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Work Experience Requirements

Preferred - Maternal/child health, public health, home visiting or mental/behavioral nursing 1-3 years

Licenses and Certifications Requirements

Required - Registered Nurse Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Nursing
Required - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic computer skills.
Skill and proficiency in applying highly technical principles, concepts and techniques, which are central to the professional discipline in Nursing.
Analytical skills necessary to assess complex patient conditions effectively and to develop comprehensive plans of care. Synthesizes multiple sources of information to assist in the resolution of human responses to complex problems.

Supervision Provided by this Position

There are no direct reports.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Must have good balance and coordination.
The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Able to travel by air to Denver, CO for all face to face educational sessions.

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

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