Home Visiting Nurse- Family Connects (Somerset County)

Provide home visiting nursing for newborn families under the Family Connects program in Somerset/North Brunswick area. Conduct health assessments of mother and baby in the home, evaluate family needs across 12 physical and psychosocial domains, facilitate referrals to community resources, and document observations in real time using electronic records. Schedule and coordinate home visits, visit target hospitals to arrange visits, and collaborate with a nurse supervisor and team to develop and implement family support plans. Maintain eight open visit slots and conduct at least six home visits per week, assisting families in attending medical appointments and connecting with social services. Act as a liaison between families and community agencies, applying knowledge of parent-child interaction, child-maternal health, child development, and abuse/neglect to improve parenting supports and reduce family stress. Expect travel by personal vehicle and participation in team meetings and clinical supervision.