Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN)
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Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a qualified Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN) to support the Department of the Air Force Family Advocacy Program at Aviano, Pordenone, Italy. The FAN provides comprehensive home-based prevention services to eligible military families who are expecting a child or have children under four years of age, with a primary focus on preventing child and partner maltreatment.
The FAN serves as a member of the multidisciplinary FAP team and provides nursing expertise, case management, education, home visitation, prevention services, and family support. Responsibilities (include but are not limited to): Provide comprehensive home-based prevention services to families participating in the New Parent Support Program (NPSP).
Conduct home visits for NPSP families and provide nursing intervention in accordance with applicable maltreatment plans. Prioritize home visits for high-need and low-need NPSP clients based on established program priorities.
Provide case management and coordinate services for assigned NPSP clients. Assess family needs and provide appropriate education, anticipatory guidance, referrals, and support. Provide education regarding child development, nutrition, parenting, attachment and bonding, family health, family violence dynamics, communication, and bereavement.
Support FAP maltreatment cases and participate in multidisciplinary case coordination. Participate in Clinical Case Staffing, NPSP Case Staffing, Family Advocacy Committee meetings, and other required program activities.
Collaborate with the MTF Chief Nurse regarding nursing standards, practice requirements, and integration into the MTF. Maintain current knowledge of maternal, child, family, and family-violence nursing practices. Provide briefings, reports, educational presentations, advocacy, and prevention support.
Maintain professional nursing standards and participate in peer review and program compliance activities. Essential Job Qualifications and
Requirements
Clearance: Must be eligible for and maintain required privileging within the Military Treatment Facility Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust determination in accordance with applicable contract and government requirements Education, Licensure, and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution Must be a U.S.
Registered Nurse (RN) Must maintain a current, unrestricted U.S. state nursing license Must not be under investigation for adverse action by the State Nursing Board Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required Experience: Minimum of two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse, Maternal Child Health Nurse, or direct experience working with child abuse or domestic abuse Experience conducting home visits is highly encouraged Physical
Requirements
Ability to travel to client homes and community locations Ability to work in office, clinical, and residential environments Work Environment: Work occurs in a combination of office, clinical, community, and client-home environments.
The position requires frequent interaction with families and may involve sensitive family circumstances Position Pay Range $82,000 — $108,000 USD About Copper River