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The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) is a nationally acclaimed nurse home visitation program that provides 2 ½ years of intensive home visitation services to pregnant clients who are living in poverty. The evidence-based model has been shown to foster healthier pregnancies, enhance the health and development of children, and improve the life course of the parent and the family by encouraging self-sufficiency. NFP- Los Angeles (NFP-LA) is currently hiring Temporary Public Health Nurses for SPAs 2 and 6. (www.nursefamilypartnership.org)

Minimum Requirements

• Must hold a current Public Health Nurse Certificate

• Must be employed through one of the contracted temporary registries with LACDPH (Amergis) to be a reachable candidate. https://careers.Amergisstaffing.com/us/en/ job/649594/Registered-Nurse-RN-Public-Health-Maternal-Chi

Examples of Job Functions

• Provide home visitation to a variety of areas in Los Angeles County

• Adhere to NFP guidelines in serving high risk pregnant clients/youth

• Utilize a client-centered and relationship-based approach to patient care

• Establish long-term relationships with the clients and their families

• Trained and certified in assessment techniques

• Provide mental health screening as trained

• Outreach and partnership with community agencies

• Collect and submit data as required by NFP in a timely manner

• Participate on community/county committees/projects to improve NFP services and customer satisfaction

• Maintain a caseload of 25 active families.

Desirable Qualifications

• Home visiting experience

• Passionate about serving the high-risk pregnant clients and their children

• Fluent in Spanish preferred

• Willing to learn and able to travel to be trained when required

• Ability to address mental health issues and refer clients when needed

• Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office and digital technology

• Possessing strong organizational, communication and time management skills

• Excellent ability and knowledge to work within a multidisciplinary team

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

  About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.