Part-Time Maternal-Child Health Nurse — Home Visits

Criterion Child Enrichment, Inc; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 74,390; Part time

Job summary

Welcome Family in Springfield/Holyoke is seeking a part-time Maternal Child Health Nurse to provide universal, one-time home visits to moms and newborns in Springfield, Holyoke, and surrounding communities. Visits are offered in-person or virtually by parent preference, up to 8 weeks after delivery.

The RN will screen in six core areas, provide brief intervention and education, and coordinate referrals to MA MIECHV programs and community resources.

Qualifications

• Active RN license with MA Board of Registration, DPL
• BSN or MSN in Maternal & Child Health, Family Health, Community Health, or related specialty
• 2+ years of prenatal, newborn, pediatrics, lactation, or maternal services experience

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with referral sources
• Provide outreach to potential participants
• Schedule and conduct up to 90-minute visits at the family's home or by telehealth
• Screen in six core areas: clinical assessment, unmet health needs, maternal and infant nutrition, substance use, emotional health, and domestic violence
• Provide brief intervention and education to all families, regardless of perceived risk or need
• Address the caregiver's questions and concerns
• Offer referrals to MA MIECHV-funded home visiting programs and other community resources
• Engage and present information in an unbiased, culturally appropriate manner
• Conduct follow-up contact 2–3 weeks after initial visit
• Collect data using Welcome Family forms and complete required documentation and billing
• Participate in Welcome Family Learning Collaborative and DPH site visits
• Complete agency and state required training

Skills

Collaboration

Outreach

Scheduling visits

Communication

Education

RN license MA

BSN/MSN in MCH or related field

Job description

Welcome Family in Springfield/Holyoke is seeking a part-time Maternal Child Health Nurse to provide universal, one-time home visits to moms and newborns in Springfield, Holyoke, and surrounding communities. Visits are offered in-person or virtually by parent preference, up to 8 weeks after delivery.

The RN will screen in six core areas, provide brief intervention and education, and coordinate referrals to MA MIECHV programs and community resources.