Public Health Nurse - Nurse Family Partnership at Kent County, MI
Kent County, MI · Grand Rapids, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Office in Grand Rapids
About the Department
The successful candidate will provide public health nursing services in the homes of clients participating in the Nurse Family Partnership program.
What is Nurse Family Partnership (NFP)?
Nurse Family Partnership works by having specially trained nurses regularly visit first-time moms-to-be, starting early in the pregnancy, continuing through the child’s second birthday. Mothers, babies, families and communities all benefit.
Nurse Family Partnership works by having specially trained nurses regularly visit first-time moms-to-be, starting early in the pregnancy, continuing through the child’s second birthday. Mothers, babies, families and communities all benefit.
Public Health Nursing within the Nurse Family Partnership program:
This evidence-based model of partnering nurses and first-time moms has more than 40 years of research from randomized, controlled trials that prove it works. The program is designed to improve pregnancy outcomes, improve child health and development, and improve the economic self-sufficiency of the families of low-income, first-time mothers and their babies. Services begin during pregnancy and continue until the child is two years old. Duties will also include coordinating the delivery of physical and behavioral health, social, economic, and/or other services to clients.
This evidence-based model of partnering nurses and first-time moms has more than 40 years of research from randomized, controlled trials that prove it works. The program is designed to improve pregnancy outcomes, improve child health and development, and improve the economic self-sufficiency of the families of low-income, first-time mothers and their babies. Services begin during pregnancy and continue until the child is two years old. Duties will also include coordinating the delivery of physical and behavioral health, social, economic, and/or other services to clients.
Why would you want to be a part of this program?
"Being a home visiting nurse with Nurse Family Partnership allows me to walk alongside and support women as they prepare for and navigate motherhood. There is nothing more fulfilling and empowering than watching a client achieve their goals." -Sophie Gwasdacus, Public Health Nurse
"I am grateful for the opportunity to connect with first time moms and witness positive changes due to the nurse/client relationship. It is a rewarding position and I have grown in my skills as a nurse by learning the NFP model." -Becky Doucette, Public Health Nurse
"Being a home visiting nurse with Nurse Family Partnership allows me to walk alongside and support women as they prepare for and navigate motherhood. There is nothing more fulfilling and empowering than watching a client achieve their goals." -Sophie Gwasdacus, Public Health Nurse
"I am grateful for the opportunity to connect with first time moms and witness positive changes due to the nurse/client relationship. It is a rewarding position and I have grown in my skills as a nurse by learning the NFP model." -Becky Doucette, Public Health Nurse
Public Health Nursing within the Nurse Family Partnership program:
This evidence-based model of partnering nurses and first-time moms has more than 40 years of research from randomized, controlled trials that prove it works. The program is designed to improve pregnancy outcomes, improve child health and development, and improve the economic self-sufficiency of the families of low-income, first time mothers and their babies. Services begin during pregnancy and continue until the child is two years old. Duties will also include coordinating the delivery of physical and behavioral health, social, economic and/or other services to clients.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, no weekends, nights or holidays.
This Public Health Nurse position has the opportunity to work remotely/hybrid (remote/office) with required attendance at in-person meetings as well as other designated in office hours after the initial 6 month probationary period.
2025 Starting Wages:
$31.97 - A Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 36 months or less experience as a Registered Nurse.
$33.15 - B Step: Associate Degree in Nursing with 37 months to 60 months of experience as a Registered Nurse.
$34.61 - C Step: Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 36 months or less of experience as a Registered Nurse; or Associate Degree in Nursing with 61 months or more of experience as a Registered Nurse.
$35.74 - D Step: Bachelor of Science in Nursing with 37 months or more experience as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum Qualifications
- The successful candidate will be licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan. Bachelor's Degree of Nursing strongly preferred.
- Must possess a valid, unrestricted Michigan driver's license and provide own transportation in the performance of job duties.
- Must have the ability to work with electronic medical records.
- Previous experience in public health, obstetric, pediatric, school or community nursing preferred.
- Experience working with diverse populations and/or the ability to speak Spanish is helpful.
Other Qualifications
All Kent County Health Department employees, regardless of position, are required to have their immunization status assessed and vaccinations brought up to date in accordance with the current CDC recommendations for health care professionals, with exceptions only as required by law. Mandatory vaccines include annual influenza vaccination.
Don't take our word for it that Kent County is a great place to work and thrive. Watch this video of why our staff have made us their employer of choice.
