Rn Ambulatory - Family Connects Home Visiting Program

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley. Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Through the merger of Thomas Jefferson University and Philadelphia University in 2017, our University includes ten colleges and four schools. We are an NCAA Division II university and an R2 national doctoral university offering undergraduate and graduate-level programs that provide students with a forward-thinking education in architecture, business, design, engineering, fashion and textiles, health, medicine and social science.

Jefferson Health, the clinical arm of Thomas Jefferson University, has grown from a three-hospital academic health center in 2015, to an 18-hospital health system through mergers and combinations that include hospitals at Abington Health, Aria Health, Kennedy Health, Magee Rehabilitation and Einstein Healthcare Network. We have over 50 outpatient and urgent care centers; ten Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence); the NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region); and one of the largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country. In 2021, Jefferson Health became the sole owner of HealthPartners Plan, a not-for-profit health maintenance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania. We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR VALUES: Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing
• OUR MISSION: We improve lives.
• OUR VISION: Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Since this position will require the selected candidate to engage in regular contact with children in the form of care, guidance, supervision or training, you will be required to meet the requirements of the Child Protective Services Act, including the Pennsylvania State Police criminal background check, the Pennsylvania Department of Welfare child abuse criminal background clearance, and an FBI finger print based federal criminal records check. The selected candidate will not be allowed to commence working until all three (3) are completed satisfactorily.

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Education/Training/Experience: (indicate if required or preferred)

1. B.S. degree in nursing with current RN license, or B.A. degree in another field with current RN license, or A.S. degree in nursing with state-level RN, and at least one year of relevant nursing experience.

2. Must have and maintain current or compact licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.

3. Experience in neonatal/infant/postpartum care is desired but not required.

4. Experience in Patient Education.

5. Must maintain current CPR certification.

6. Must have a valid driver’s license and an automobile for use in making home visits.

7. Ability to work in a team with clinical and non-clinical staff.

8. Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.

9. Ability to move or lift at least fifty pounds.

10. Ability to work with nurse supervisor to implement a practice improvement and clinical

development plans.

11. Ability to work on weekends, as required

12. Proficient and comfortable using laptops as part of in-home assessment and intervention.

13. Preferred skills include (a) Spanish language proficiency, (b) clinical experience related to domestic violence, substance abuse and/or depression, (c) one or more years of experience in child/maternal health, social work, or other related field, and (e) Certified Lactation Educator or Consultant.

14. Must have own vehicle for travel

Licenses/Certifications:

Current PA RN License

CPR Certification

Primary Function: (state main function of position)

A Family Connects home visiting nurse provides home visiting to all families with newborns in the Philadelphia area. The goal is to support and assess family needs in 12 domains of physical and psychosocial well-being, education and facilitate referrals and connections to community agencies to support families in these areas. The home visiting nurse will work in a team environment of clinical and nonclinical staff in order to schedule, visit, and support families in the community using the evidence-based Family Connects home visiting protocol. Ability to communicate effectively with others is essential. Experience in maternal/child health, postpartum care, infant care and infant safety, home visiting, lactation education, and fluency in Spanish desired.

This position requires providing service to the following age population(s) 0- through adult in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.