RN III Nurse Home Visitor-1

Job Title

RN III Nurse Home Visitor-1

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

School of Nursing

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five schools and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Texas A&M School of Nursing is looking for a Registered Nurse III to serve as a member of the Nurse Home Visitor team. The Nurse Home Visitor (NHV), under general supervision, provides comprehensive nursing services to women and families participating in the Nurse Family Partnership program (NFP). This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Other Requirements or Factors: Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel is required.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be licensed by the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse

• Minimum of four years of clinical nursing experience

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Requires an active license in good standing as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas; current CPR certification

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others

• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

• Experience in maternal/child health, public/community health, mental health, home visits

• Experience working with diverse and underserved populations, communities, and organizations

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities:

Comprehensive Nursing Services

• Maintains highest standards of nursing practice

• Participates in Reflective Practice

• Provides comprehensive nursing services to women and families participating in the Nurse Family Partnership program (NFP) in accordance with Professional Nursing Standards while also adhering to NFP model of practice

• Drive to homes of families participating in NFP in order to provide vital services

• Carries caseload of up to 30 clients

Reporting and monitoring 

• Evaluates and reports client progress

• Visits, monitors, tracks, and reports client data

Other General Responsibilities

• Serves as a key member of the NFP program team

• Participates in community coalition

• Engages in NFP program team meetings

• Promotes the Texas A&M NFP program via marketing and outreach efforts at local and regional levels

• Completes required trainings and participates in professional development

• Performs other duties as assigned

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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