Registered Nurse; FAN​/BSN​/Scott

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Full Time IL, Scott AFB, Scott Air Force Base, IL, US

Salary: $89,906.00 Annually

Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN) - Family Advocacy Program (FAP)

Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Choctaw Advantage Solutions (CAS)

CAS is seeking a Family Advocacy Nurse (FAN) to join the installation’s multidisciplinary Family Advocacy Program (FAP) team. The FAN provides comprehensive, home-based prevention and nursing support to 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.

This is a highly field-oriented position focused on home visitation, maternal and child health, family education, prevention, and case management
. The FAN serves as the primary case manager for New Parent Support Program (NPSP) clients and works closely with military families, healthcare providers, and FAP professionals.

• Provide comprehensive, home-based nursing and prevention services through the New Parent Support Program (NPSP).
• Conduct home visits for NPSP families and provide nursing intervention as required by maltreatment treatment plans.
• Prioritize home visits for high-need and low-need NPSP families based on clinical and program requirements.
• Provide case management for NPSP clients, including assessment, coordination, monitoring, education, and follow-up.
• Support families who are expecting a child or have children under four years of age.
• Provide anticipatory guidance and education on:
  • Child growth and development
  • Maternal and child health
  • Nutrition
  • Parenting
  • Attachment and bonding
  • Family health and wellness
  • Family violence dynamics
  • Problem-solving and communication
  • Bereavement and adjustment
• Provide prevention support through education, briefings, advocacy, outreach, and NPSP marketing.
• Support FAP maltreatment cases as assigned.
• Participate in Clinical Case Staffing (CCS), NPSP Case Staffing, Family Advocacy Committee (FAC), and other required program meetings.
• Collaborate with the MTF Chief Nurse and FAP leadership to ensure compliance with nursing standards and integration within the MTF.
• Maintain current knowledge of maternal, child, family, and family violence nursing practices.
• Participate in peer review and quality assurance activities to support clinical and program compliance.
• Collaborate with FAP staff and installation partners on targeted prevention initiatives for military families.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)from an accredited institution.
• U.S. Registered Nurse (RN) with a current, unrestricted U.S. state nursing license.
• License must be maintained in good standing and on file with the supporting Military Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Must meet applicable American Nurses Association (ANA) standards and MTF nursing standards of care.
• No pending adverse action or investigation by a State Nursing Board.
• Minimum two (2) years of professional nursing experience
  in one or more of the following areas:
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Maternal/Child Health Nursing
  • Child Abuse
  • Domestic Abuse (DA)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required MTF credentials/privileges.
• Maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS) (Course
  
  C)or the American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/BLS (Heart Saver) Course

• Home visitation experience
  , particularly with new or expectant parents.
• Experience providing maternal and child health services in the home or community.
• Experience working with military families.
• Experience with child abuse,…