Nurse Home Visitor - Hudson County

Hudsonchamber; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Hudson, Ohio, is seeking a qualified nurse to provide comprehensive health services to families during the postpartum period. The role includes conducting home visits, assessing maternal and newborn health, and providing guidance and referrals to community services. Ideal candidates will possess a current NJ RN license, BLS certification, and experience in maternal/child health. Being bilingual is preferred. This position contributes to a culture prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Qualifications

• Current NJ RN license required (in good standing).
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Preferred two years of experience in maternal/child health service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person home visits for families during pregnancy and postpartum period.
• Complete/document maternal and newborn assessments.
• Provide anticipatory and supportive guidance to families.

Skills

Maternal/child health service

Home visitation

Bilingual skills (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese)

Experience with diverse populations

Education

Current NJ RN license

BLS certification

Job description

Provide comprehensive community health nursing services to people who have given birth and their infants during the postpartum period. Reports to the Nurse Supervisor and works in a team environment of clinical and non-clinical staff to provide home visits and support families in the community using the Family Connects International home visit protocol.

Essential Functions

• Conduct in-person home visits for families during the pregnancy and postpartum period
• Complete/document maternal and newborn physical and systematic assessment of family strengths, risks, and needs
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, and document families' physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs
• Provide anticipatory and supportive guidance to families
• Assess mother and newborn physical health, infant attachment, intimate partner violence, substance use disorders, perinatal mood disorders, and connection to health and community services
• Provide referrals to needed and desired community services for families
• Contribute to and participate in case conferences, quarterly reviews, and other activities to support the delivery of services with quality and fidelity
• Support the program to develop and maintain community and provider referral sources
• Assist with mentoring new nursing staff and invite new nurses to conduct shadow visits during orientation for new nursing staff
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to the ANA and NJ nursing process and standards, code of ethics, HIPAA confidentiality standards, and the FCI home visitation model

Requirements

• Current NJ RN license required (in good standing)
• BLS certification
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Portuguese)
• Preferred two years of experience providing maternal/child health service in community settings, home visitation, OB‑GYN nursing, neonatal and/or pediatric nursing, labor and delivery, adult mental health.
• Experience working with diverse populations, communities, and organizations. Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

DEIB Drivers for Success

PMCH aims to foster a workplace culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our collective vision is to create an antiracist organization through:

• Encouraging bidirectional and transparent communication
• Promoting a culture of belonging
• Practicing cross-program collaboration and engagement
• Engaging in continuous learning/enrichment
• Embracing inclusive representation and practices

Functional Requirements of the Role

This role may involve a range of physical, sensory, and cognitive tasks. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to support individuals in performing essential functions.

All PMCH employees must comply with the guidelines of PMCH's Immunization policy.