NFP Home Nurse Visitor, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Maternal Infant and Reproductive Health is seeking an NFP Home Nurse Visitor to provide comprehensive nursing services to pregnant women and families through the Nurse Family Partnership program. This full-time position is based in Queens and involves home visiting, health counseling, and care coordination to support maternal and child health outcomes.

Clinical Setting

You will work within the Division of Family and Child Health, providing direct nursing services to women and families in their homes. The position supports the Nurse Family Partnership model, which focuses on evidence-based home visiting during pregnancy and the early postpartum period.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process to assess six prescribed NFP domains, including physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to health and life course development
• Assist women and families in establishing realistic goals and measurable outcomes using reflective practice, stages of change, and behavioral change approaches
• Provide counseling to support women and families in achieving targeted goals in areas including prenatal and postpartum care, nutrition, parenting, childcare, family planning, special health problems, housing, continuing education, and employment
• Evaluate progress toward target goals and revise the plan of care as appropriate
• Develop working relationships with women and families that promote trust and problem-solving
• Assist clients in developing supportive relationships with family members and friends during pregnancy, birth, and childcare
• Link women and families with community resources relevant to their specific needs
• Consult and collaborate with other professionals providing services to women and families
• Record nursing activities in a timely manner in accordance with project visit and institutional guidelines
• Participate in ongoing learning in program implementation
• Meet with supervisor for a minimum of one hour per week
• Participate in weekly 2-hour team meetings and case conferences
• Perform other related duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active license and current registration to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from a regionally-accredited college or university, or one recognized by the New York State Education Department as following acceptable educational practices
• Minimum of two years of full-time work experience in maternal/child health, pediatric health, or a closely related field in a public health, community-based, hospital, clinic, or home visiting setting
• Valid New York State Motor Vehicle Driver license may be required for certain assignments

Preferred Qualifications

• Organized and skilled at multi-tasking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Outlook

Schedule and Employment

• Full-time position
• Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $103,169.00
• Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10,000 annually
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement
• Tax-deferred savings program
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program offering resources and opportunities to maintain health while serving New Yorkers
• Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs

Additional Information

• No civil service exam required
• New York City residency is not required
• Position posted until December 19, 2026