RN - Registered Nurse Home Visitor - Community Based
Job Summary
At Geisinger, you’ll find a supportive work culture, a comprehensive benefits package and now a newly enhanced pay structure – making it the perfect time to advance your careers with us.
Job Duties
- Provides overall coordination of care and home visitation for families enrolled in the Nurse Family Partnership.
- Implements Telehealth per National service office guidelines and agency policy.
- Assesses physical, emotional, social and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the Nurse Family Partnership domains.
- Initiates a plan of visitation based on the standardized protocols of the Nurse Family Partnership.
- Assists women and their families in establishing goals and outcomes.
- Provides anticipatory guidance and instruction to mothers and significant others regarding pregnancy, infants and toddlers based on the standardized protocols of the Nurse Family Partnership.
- Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of visitation and the outcome of each visit.
- Completes and submits all appropriate documentation forms within 48 hours.
- Provides for discharge planning.
- Educates referral sources and the public about the Nurse Family Partnership.
- Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals.
- Completes all required Nurse Family Partnership education and orientation.
- Develops therapeutic relationships, utilizes concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with women and their families in a home visiting environment.
- Participates in review and analysis of reports and other reports available through Nurse Family Partnership for achievements and areas for improvement.
Benefits of Working at Geisinger:
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
Position Details
Registered Nurse Home Visitor
- Typical hours are 8AM to 4:30PM with the flexibility to work occasional evenings to accommodate client needs. (Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm with flexibility to meet clients 1 to 2 days a week after 4:30 for clients who work full time or are full time students)
- This position is community based and will cover Juniata or Mifflin Counties
- This role is primarily community-based in nature. You'll meet with participants in their homes or in-person in other settings in the community.
- Prior RN experience in Maternal/Child Health, Labor/Delivery, Pediatrics, Home Visiting, Behavioral Health, or Public Health is preferred. BSN is preferred.
- The ideal candidate will live within Juniata or Mifflin County to best support work-life balance, travel time, workflows, and job satisfaction.
To learn more about Geisinger's Nurse-Family Partnership program: https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/location/geisinger-clinic-nurse-family-partnership/
Nurse Day in the Life: https://www.nursefamilypartnership.org/nurses/day-in-the-life/
This position is grant funded.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Responsibilities
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Teamwork; Clinical Skills; Organizing; Communication; Preceptor Skills; Interpersonal Communication
Success Profile
What makes a successful nurse at Geisinger? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Collaborative
- Communicator
- Compassionate
- Problem-solver
- Team Player
- Trustworthy
Culture
Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. Our nurses treat each other with respect and compassion, embrace diversity and take time to connect and listen. We are led by five main values:
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Kindness
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Excellence
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Safety
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Learning
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Innovation
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Our Geisinger Family
Growing up in the northeast, Geisinger has always had a reputation of being a leader in cutting edge medicine. Being part of their staff is both a privilege and honor. So far working as a RN, has been an incredible experience. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate about their field. They are always willing to help me further my education and skills.
RN, Telemetry Unit, GMC
I had a very positive experience as a student nurse during my clinical rotations and knew I wanted to join the nursing team at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. As a new nurse everyone has been extremely helpful. My coworkers are dedicated to the success of the team and providing the best care possible for our patients.
RN, Orthopedic Oncology, GLH
I'm excited to take the lessons I've learned along my journey from bedside nurse to educator to leader and help position Geisinger's more than 6,500 nurses—in all positions, from LPNs to RNs to advanced practice nurses—for their own future successes.
Chief Nursing Executive, MSN, RN
Benefits
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Health and Wellness Programs
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Professional Development
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
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Collaboration
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Awards and Recognition
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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