Registered Nurse - Maternal and Pediatrics

**We are currently recruiting for FULL and PART time Registered Nurses (RN) for our** **Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Program - 5 year grant funded** **Position Summary** The Registered Nurse (RN) Home Visitor provides evidence-based maternal and child health services through home visits to families with newborns. The RN conducts comprehensive assessments of maternal, infant, family, and environmental needs; provides health education and support; identifies risks; and connects families with community resources and healthcare services. The RN promotes healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, infant well-being, and family resilience through a strengths-based, family-centered approach. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** **Home Visiting Services** - Conduct home visits with families during the prenatal and postpartum periods according to program guidelines. - Complete comprehensive assessments of maternal health, newborn health, family functioning, and home safety. - Evaluate physical, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs of mothers, infants, and caregivers. - Develop individualized recommendations and referral plans based on identified needs. - Provide follow-up support and care coordination as indicated. **Maternal and Infant Health Assessment** - Assess maternal postpartum recovery, including physical and emotional health. - Screen for postpartum depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. - Assess infant growth, feeding, sleep patterns, development, and overall health status. - Identify signs and symptoms requiring referral to healthcare providers. - Monitor family adjustment to the newborn and parenting challenges. **Health Education and Support** - Provide education regarding: - Newborn care and safety - Breastfeeding and infant feeding - Safe sleep practices - Maternal self-care and recovery - Child development and developmental milestones - Immunizations and preventive care - Injury prevention and home safety - Support parents in developing confidence and parenting skills. - Reinforce healthy family practices and positive parent-child interactions. **Care Coordination and Referrals** - Identify social, behavioral health, medical, and environmental needs. - Facilitate referrals to community resources, healthcare providers, mental health services, early intervention programs, and social service agencies. - Collaborate with Community Health Workers and interdisciplinary team members to address family needs. - Follow up on referrals to ensure families successfully access services. **Documentation and Quality Assurance** - Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all home visits and assessments. - Maintain electronic health records and program databases according to agency policies. - Participate in case reviews, supervision, staff meetings, and quality improvement activities. - Adhere to program standards, nursing practice regulations, confidentiality requirements, and safety protocols. **Community and Professional Responsibilities** - Establish and maintain positive relationships with families and community partners. - Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities. - Promote cultural humility, equity, and trauma-informed care in all interactions. - Represent the program professionally within the community. **Qualifications** **Required** - Current unrestricted Connecticut Registered Nurse license. - Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). - Minimum of one year of nursing experience. - Experience in maternal-child health, labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatrics, public health, community health, or home health preferred. - Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. - Ability to travel throughout the service area and conduct home visits. **Preferred** - BSN degree. - Experience working with diverse populations and underserved communities. - Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency. -…