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Nurse Home Visitor/Instructor - Clinical Practice - 38208 Faculty

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Nurse Home Visitor/Instructor - Clinical Practice

Nurse Family Partnership, Department of Nursing

Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences

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Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (https://apptrkr.com/get\_redirect.php?id=6716036&targetURL=https://hr.uccs.edu/work-at-uccs) (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a **Nurse Home Visitor/Instructor - Clinical Practice** to join our team! UCCS is committed to academic excellence, professional development, and fostering an environment that supports innovation and student success.

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**Salary Range** : $84,000 - $89,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

**Work Location** : On-Site

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At UCCS, our employees are our most valued asset. We're proud to offer:

+ Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 vacation days, 10 sick days, paid parental leave, 13 recognized holidays, and provisions for bereavement, jury duty, and FAMLI Leave.

+ Robust Health Coverage: Our comprehensive medical plans cover preventative care at no cost, including a yearly mental health visit. Plus, benefit from affordable dental, vision plans, and competitive prescription drug prices.

+ Financial & Retirement Benefits: Take advantage of our health savings, flexible spending accounts, and life and disability insurance. Plan for your future with our retirement options.

+ Further Your Education: Avail twelve (12) waived credits per academic year for courses at any CU campus. We invest in your educational and professional growth.

+ Wellness & More: From wellness programs aimed at achieving your best self to various additional benefits through CU Advantage, we prioritize well-being and holistic development.

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Summary

The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) Nurse Home Visitor (NHV) is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services to families eligible for the NFP Program in the client's home or other community setting. Nurse Home Visitors are responsible for maintaining the highest standards in clinical nursing practice and adherence to the NFP model, and to policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and of the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences. This position is 80% clinical practice as a NHV and 20% clinical nursing instructor (clinical instruction and service activities) which allows for integration of students into the NHV practice role. The workload for the position is 80% clinical practice, 10% service, and 10% teaching.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

+ Provide home visits to families eligible for the NFP program while adhering to the fidelity of the NFP model of home visitation.

+ Carry a caseload of 20 clients.

+ Serve as a clinical preceptor for students during home visits and care conferences.

+ Support policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of NFP and the Helen and Arthur E. Johnson Beth-El College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

+ Participate in community coalition and advisory board activities in support of NFP.

+ Promote public awareness of the NFP program.

+ Develop and maintain community relationships to support client referrals.

+ Maintain current CPR certification for adults, children, and infants.

+ Complete all required NFP education/training.

+ Develop therapeutic relationships, utilize concepts of reflection and motivational interviewing with clients and their families in a home visiting environment.

+ Follow the nursing process in implementing the NFP program.

+ Assess physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of clients and their families as they relate to the NFP domains.

+ Assist clients enrolled in the FNP program to establish goals and outcomes.

+ Provide education, support, and referral resources in assisting clients and their families in attaining their targeted goals.

+ Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved in providing services to clients and their families.

+ Formulate nursing diagnosis based on nursing assessment and client goals and evaluate client progress toward stated goals and NFP outcomes.

+ Plan home visits in accordance with client goals and NFP outcomes.

+ Actively engage in professional development to meet all NFP nurse home visitor competency requirements, travel may be required.

+ Utilize reflective practice in supervisory sessions.

+ Attend and participate in case conferences and team meetings.

+ Provide information to support staff for timely and accurate data info for the NFP performance management system.

+ Participate in quality improvement efforts.

+ Perform related duties as assigned or required.

+ Understand, support, and coach others in the NFP vision, mission, and model.

+ Maintain clear, effective, open, honest communication with both internal and external stakeholders and clients.

+ Create, maintain, and support a safe environment for open discussion.

+ Seek and respond appropriately to feedback.

+ Provide clinical instruction for students and evaluate their performance as directed.

+ Coordinate student schedules and experiences with the lead faculty of clinical courses.

+ Attend departmental and college meetings.

+ Travel to meetings and client visits in El Paso/Teller counties in personal vehicle.

This position is dependent on the availability of external grant funding. Funding is currently expected to last 1 year; however, the NFP program at UCCS is in its 11th year of funding.

Tentative Search Timeline

+ Priority will be given to applications submitted by: **November 30, 2025** .

+ Potential interview dates: **December 8** **-** **19, 2025** **.**

+ Potential start date: **January 2026** **.**

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.

Qualifications

+ Registered Nurse with an active, unencumbered Colorado nursing license (or ability to obtain by date of hire) is required.

+ A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited program is required.

+ Master of Science degree in nursing or health related field from a nationally accredited program is required.

+ Current healthcare provider BLS certification is required.

+ Work experience in maternal/child with diverse populations, communities, and/or organizations is required.

+ Valid driver's license and insured automobile is required.

+ NFP or other evidenced-based home visiting model experience is preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions and meet the physical and environment demands described satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, physical and environmental demands.

Applicants with disabilities: If you have a mental or physical impairment, which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations for testing or interviewing, it is your responsibility to notify the office scheduling the interview or test at least 3 working days before the interview or test date. If you need special accommodations at the work site, you must notify the appointing authority or Human Resources.

Special Instructions to Applicants: · Applications submitted by November 30, 2025, will receive full consideration. · Applications submitted through email or surface mail will not be considered. Please apply at cu.edu/cu-careers (job #: 38208). · Official transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have technical difficulties with your application, please contact the CU Careers help desk at 303-860-4200 #5 or [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected]) . Job related inquiries should be directed to the posting contact. The University of Colorado Colorado Springs will not sponsor work visas or permanent resident applications for this position. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Unofficial transcript(s), Additional Attachments - Refer to Application Materials Instructions Below Application Materials Instructions: Please identify the job specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting. 1. A current resume/CV. Must include date ranges to include month and year (mm/yyyy) and whether the position was full time or part time. 2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications. 3. Unofficial transcript(s). 4. Proof of active, unencumbered Colorado nursing license (or statement that implies ability to obtain by date of hire) 5. Proof of current healthcare provider BLS certification. When submitting the materials, check the Job Specific Attachments box next to each document in order for the search committee members to see your materials.

**Job Category** : Faculty

**Primary Location** : Colorado Springs Department: C0001 -- Colorado Springs Campus - 40081 - Beth-El UG Nursing

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Posting Date** : Nov 11, 2025

**Unposting Date** : Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Katie Edwards Posting Contact Email: [email protected] (https://apptrkr.com/get\[email protected]) Position Number: 00732220

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