LOCATION: Hybrid/Newark, NJ
CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time/ 37.5 hours/week
ANNUAL SALARY: $108-120K *signing bonus*
JOB SUMMARY:
Work within the local community and lead agency structure to ensure that the Family Connects NJ program for postpartum nursing home visits is implemented in accordance with established guidelines, model fidelity, and contract requirements. Provide oversight to the Family Connects NJ Program in Essex and Sussex or Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson catchment areas. Provide support to other public health programs, including immunization programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Provide direct supervision and evaluation of nurse supervisors and management staff.
- Participate in the Family Connects International model required training and participate in ongoing training webinars and professional development trainings. Ensure the Family Connects programs are operated with fidelity to the FCI model.
- Identify ongoing professional development needs and opportunities for nurse supervisors and nurse home visitors.
- Perform Quality Assurance assessments of the program and support supervisors in continuous quality improvement implementation.
- Lead Monthly Quality Assurance meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain community and provider referral sources for the program, along with nurse supervisors and support staff. Present to clinical and community partners about the program to increase awareness of the program.
- Actively participate in preparation and monitoring of program budgets to ensure appropriate use of funds. Track spending and report on inventory of nursing supplies quarterly.
- Ensure timely and accurate data input and utilization of web-based data systems for nursing documentation.
- Effectively support nurse supervisors in analyzing complex problems and clinical case situations and consult with Medical Director as needed for clinical guidance.
- Support coordination and collaboration with internal and external public health programs.
- Evaluate implementing agency outcomes and interventions.
- Prepare and submit program progress reports.
- Handles other assignments as requested.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing required
- Current NJ RN license (in good standing)
- BLS certification
- Required 5-8 years of experience providing maternal/child health service in community setting, home visitation, OB-GYN nursing, neonatal and/or pediatric nursing, labor and delivery, adult mental health, or closely related field.
- Required 2-3 years of program management/supervision experience.
- Experience working with diverse populations, communities, and organizations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Highly collaborative styles, skilled at relationship and consensus building
- Strong initiative and follow through with enthusiastic positive attitude
- Ability to work collaboratively with various agencies and stakeholders
All PMCH employees must comply with the guidelines of PMCH’s Immunization Policy.