Nurse Home Visitor - Family Health & NAS Support

Maryland AG; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MDH St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking a Nurse Home Visitor for the Nurse-Family Partnership program in Leonardtown, MD.

The NHV will deliver evidence-based nursing services to first-time mothers and families in high-risk situations, focusing on improving health outcomes and family stability. Responsibilities include early screening for substance use disorders, coordinating with behavioral health services, and providing NAS education and parenting guidance in home visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Current Maryland RN license.
• Substitution options: related bachelor’s degree with RN experience or military nursing service on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, home-based nursing care to first-time mothers and families in St. Mary’s County.
• Screen, identify, and refer clients with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions; coordinate with behavioral health services.
• Educate families impacted by Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and provide parenting guidance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Maryland RN license

Job description

MDH St. Mary’s County Health Department is seeking a Nurse Home Visitor for the Nurse-Family Partnership program in Leonardtown, MD.

The NHV will deliver evidence-based nursing services to first-time mothers and families in high-risk situations, focusing on improving health outcomes and family stability. Responsibilities include early screening for substance use disorders, coordinating with behavioral health services, and providing NAS education and parenting guidance in home visits.