Nurse - Home Visitor

Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who believes every family deserves a strong start? As a Registered Nurse Home Visitor with Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) at Panhandle Health District, you’ll build meaningful relationships with expectant mothers and families, bring expert nursing care directly into their homes, and help shape healthier futures for generations to come.

This is more than a nursing position, it’s an opportunity to empower families, strengthen communities, and make a difference that lasts a lifetime.

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse Home Visitor, as part of Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) at Panhandle Health District, provides comprehensive home visitation services to eligible pregnant women and their families. This role requires the RN to uphold the highest standards of clinical nursing practice, ensure strict adherence to the Idaho Nurse Practitioner and NFP Model Elements, and follow all Panhandle Health District policies and procedures. Additionally, the RN plays a key role in promoting public awareness of the NFP program within the community.

Qualifications and Proficiencies:

• Associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) required; bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current Idaho nursing license required
• Complete all required NFP education for nurse home visitors
• Current AHA BLS CPR Certification or ability to obtain and maintain AHA BLS certification upon hire
• Meet competency standards for NFP nurse home visitors
• Reflective listening and motivational interviewing
• Standards of nursing practice familiarity
• Clinical and program organizational skills
• Group and individual communication skills
• Knowledge of the core functions and essential services of public health
• Knowledge of current public health principles and processes
• Understand processes to counsel patients regarding health
• Comfortable with promoting community outreach efforts
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Valid driver's license (Idaho or Washington) or ability to obtain one if relocating
• National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (IS)100, 700 within one (1) month of employment.

Physical Requirements:

Due to the need for all Health Department personnel to respond to public health emergencies, the employee must be assessed for his/her ability to meet the physical demands of performing the following activities:

• Engage in the following movements: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and writing and repetitive motions.
• To move objects, exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.
• Hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• Visual ability must be sufficient to read typewritten documents, computer screens, and drive a car

If unable to demonstrate these abilities based upon a standardized, objective assessment performed by external occupational health professionals, all reasonable accommodations will be made in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable Federal and Idaho law.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel assigned to this position.

If you're ready to make a difference, join our team today!

Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes generous paid time off, 11 paid holidays each year, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as participation in the PERSI Base Plan and PERSI Choice 401(k) retirement programs. While Panhandle Health District is not a State of Idaho agency, our employees enjoy the same exceptional benefits available to State of Idaho employees. Learn more about these benefits by visiting https://employee.idaho.gov/state-of-idaho-employee-benefits/.

EEO/AA, Veterans Preference

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.02 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Nursing License (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Hayden, ID 83835 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hayden, ID 83835: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person