Maternal Outreach Nurse Coodinator

WVU Medicine

27d

About The Position

The Maternal Outreach Nurse Coordinator is the clinical and operational leader responsible for advancing maternal care across the WVU Medicine network. The role focuses on improving maternal outcomes by building workforce capability, strengthening regional care coordination, and driving system-wide quality and readiness. The coordinator develops and implements standardized maternal education and simulation programs to strengthen clinical readiness across care settings. In partnership with rural and community facilities, the coordinator strengthens referral pathways, supports maternal transport and stabilization processes, and promotes effective communication across the care continuum. The role monitors outcomes, supports AIM-aligned quality initiatives, and promotes alignment with maternal levels of care standards. These efforts aim to improve early recognition of complications, transfer readiness, and the delivery of safe, timely care for high-risk obstetric patients across the system.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license issued by the state where services will be provided, or a current multistate Registered Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics within one year of hire.
Obtain Registered Nurse Certified Inpatient Obstetrics (RNC-OB) certification through the National Certification Corporation within one year of hire.
Obtain Certification in Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM) through the National Certification Corporation within one year of hire.
Three years of experience in maternal health, labor and delivery, or perinatal services.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in rural or underserved healthcare settings.
Background in education, simulation, quality improvement, or program development.
Five years of experience in maternal health, labor and delivery, or perinatal services.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for maternal education, workforce readiness, regional outreach, and maternal quality initiatives across the health system.
Coordinate maternal transport services with referring facilities, transport teams, and receiving providers to support timely, safe, and appropriate transfers of high-risk obstetric patients.
Support standardization of maternal transport, stabilization, triage, and escalation processes across the region.
Lead development and coordination of standardized maternal education for patients and interdisciplinary clinical teams.
Coordinate simulation training and workforce development focused on high-risk obstetric events and maternal emergency preparedness.
Support implementation, integration, and sustainability of AIM bundles and other national maternal safety standards.
Evaluate education programs, training effectiveness, and maternal outcomes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Serve as a liaison between tertiary maternal services and referring facilities to strengthen regional partnerships and access to specialized maternal care.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to improve coordination and continuity throughout the maternal care continuum.
Monitor maternal quality indicators, transport metrics, and program performance data.
Lead and support maternal quality improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals, evidence-based practice, and regulatory standards.
Support alignment with CDC and ACOG maternal levels of care recommendations.
Assist with organizational preparedness and system readiness to manage and transfer high-risk obstetric patients.