Home Visiting Registered Nurse - MECSH

Maricopa County • Phoenix, AZ

1d • $36 - $51 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you passionate about serving your community, making a difference in people’s lives, and helping new parents? Consider applying for Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home Visiting (MECSH) Registered Nurse role! The MESCH Registered Nurse provides personalized, therapeutic services to mothers, fathers, and their families from pregnancy until children are three years old to ensure healthy children and confident parents. We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys collaborating in a team environment to help us build a stronger, healthy, safe, and thriving community. Apply today to make a difference in the community! Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on impact and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing
• Valid, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, based on client and training needs
• Valid unrestricted Arizona driver’s license with a dependable, insured personal motor vehicle is required
• Position requires completing all MECSH-mandated education, which could include travel to in/out-of-state locations
• CPR certification is required upon hire
• Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
• Within one month of hire, all employees will be required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health. Required immunizations include MMR (mumps, measles, and rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual influenza. Some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and a Tuberculosis test
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Nice To Haves

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse in maternal/child health or community/public health
• Experience working with various socioeconomic groups
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Conducts home visits to eligible pregnant and parenting women and their families and introduces them to the MECSH program
• Assesses the physical, emotional, social, and environmental needs of women and their families as they relate to the NFP domains, such as prenatal health, child health, education, and self-sufficiency
• Provides education, support, and referral resources in assisting women and their families in attaining their targeted goals to improve health and self-sufficiency
• Consults and collaborates with other professionals involved in providing services to women and families
• Manages assigned caseload
• Develops and maintains community relationships to support client referrals

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance, with flexible hybrid work schedule options
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center
• Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level