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Welcome Family Nurse Home Visitor

HSMC

#RN #Public Health #Telehealth #Maternal Child Health #Clinical Assessment #Newborn Care #DPH #Prenatal Care #Lactation #Home Visiting

Quick overview

Conduct universal home visits or telehealth sessions for mothers and newborns to screen for health needs and provide brief interventions. Collaborate with referral sources and provide community resource referrals to families in need.

Requirements summary

Requires a current Massachusetts RN license and either a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing with a relevant specialty. Must have at least two years of professional experience in maternal, newborn, or pediatric services and hold a CLC certification.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeprofessional certificateCase ManagementPatient EducationPatient OutreachCultural CompetencySpanish ProficiencyClinical AssessmentTelehealthLactation SupportSubstance Use ScreeningDomestic Violence ScreeningEmotional Health AssessmentMaternal and Infant Nutrition

Job description

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Small and collaborative team Welcome Family Springfield Holyoke is looking for a part-time (with the potential for increased hours) Maternal Child Health Nurses to offer universal, one-time home visits to moms and newborns in Springfield, Holyoke, and the surrounding communities. Visits are provided in-person or virtually by parent preference, up to 8 weeks following delivery. Welcome Family partners with Baystate’s Babies at the Wesson Women & Infants’ Unit, Baystate Medical Center.

Job Description

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 individual questions and concerns Offer referrals to services for caregivers with an identified need, including MA MIECHV-funded home visiting programs and other community resources that may best suit the needs of the family Engage, assess, and present information in an unbiased, culturally appropriate manner, particularly related to sensitive topics Conduct a follow up contact with all caregivers 2-3 weeks post initial visit Collect data using the Welcome Family forms, complete required DPH and agency documentation and billing Participate in the Welcome Family Learning Collaborative and DPH annual site visit Complete agency and state required training

Qualifications

Current licensure as an RN by the Massachusetts Board of Registration, Division of Professional Licensure, with either: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master of Science Degree in Nursing in Maternal and Child Health, Family Health, Community Health, or related specialty Two or more years of professional work experience with prenatal, newborns, pediatrics, lactation, or maternal services Proficiency in Spanish preferred CLC Certification required

Additional Information

Please visit our website at www.criterionchild.com to learn more about our organization. #IND3

Compensation

USD 35.00 - USD 37.00 - hourly