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NURSE SPECIALIST - NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP - Public Health
Tarrant County
Public Health
Location
Fort Worth, Texas, 76196-0105
Salary
$2,557.10 - $3,068.52
per week
Type
Full-Time
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March 9, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves visiting homes to provide health support and guidance to expectant and new mothers and their families through the Nurse Family Partnership program, helping them with physical, emotional, and social needs.
A good fit would be a registered nurse who enjoys community outreach, works well independently in a fast-paced setting, and is passionate about improving family health outcomes.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with 2 years of related experience, or Associate's degree in Nursing with 4 years of related experience
- Current Texas RN license or multistate compact license (Texas RN required within 90 days of hire)
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and handle a caseload of 25 clients
- Competency with Microsoft Office 365 and advanced analytical skills
- Flexible availability for home visits and completion of NFP training
Full Job Description
The Nurse, Specialist - NFP will be responsible for assisting with the daily functions of Public Health including providing comprehensive community health nursing services to women and their families eligible for the Nurse Family Partnership, according to the guidelines of the Nurse Family Partnership (NFP).Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
BENEFITS
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays
For more information, please click on the link below:
http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html
Requirements
- Provides home visits for women and families in the NFP Program.
- Supports the guidelines and standards of the NFP Program and Public Health.
- Promotes awareness of NFP throughout Tarrant County.
- Develops and maintains community relations to support NFP referrals.
- Completes all required NFP training and continuing education.
- Assesses physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP guidelines.
- Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and their families.
- Maintains a caseload of 25 active clients and fulfills reporting responsibilities.
- Performs all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written.?
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.?
- Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload.?
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.?
- Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite.?
- Advanced analytical skills.
- Good knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of field of nursing.
- Good presentation skills.
- Ability to make professional nursing decisions and operate autonomously under the NFP guidelines.
- Flexible work availability is needed to facilitate home visits.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) with two (2) years related experience OR
- An Associate’s degree in Nursing or equivalent and four (4) years of related experience.
- Current Texas or multistate compact (including Texas) RN license required. Texas RN license required within ninety (90) days of hire.
- Must possess a valid driver license, with good driving record.
To be considered for this position, your application must be complete and clearly reflect the minimum qualifications.
Incomplete information in theEducation (including type of degree, field of study, and graduation), Experience, orCertification/License sections may result in disqualification, as eligibility for minimum qualifications cannot be confirmed without complete documentation.
Proof of educational attainment isrequired during onboarding.
Tarrant County will conduct background checks that will include a criminal background check and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, educational attainment, or additional State or Federal legal requirements.Additional Information
While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, climb stairs, grasp/squeeze, use hand tools, hear, keyboard, kneel, lift below the waist, lift between the waist and shoulder, lift overhead, lift to the side/twist, tolerate noise, pull, push, reach, reach overhead, perform repetitive tasks, see color, see far and near, sit, squat, stand, stoop, talk, twist, use his/her hands, drive a vehicle, walk, and work alone and with others. Exposure to active infectious diseases and body fluids, possible needle sticks, and restraining of children.Check your resume before applying to catch common mistakes