Registered Nurse - Perinatal Home Visiting Program
About The Position
The North Central Health District’s Perinatal Health Home Visiting Program is a warm, community-centered initiative designed to bring high-quality healthcare, education, and support directly to families in the rural areas of our district. Our team works closely with expectant and new parents, helping them navigate pregnancy, birth, and early childhood with confidence. By meeting families where they are, we build meaningful relationships, reduce barriers to care, and make a real difference in maternal and child health outcomes. If you’re passionate about supporting families and enjoy working in a collaborative, community-focused environment, we would love to have you join our team.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire
- Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license
- CPR certification
- Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience providing interventions for high-risk prenatal patients
- Experience with high-risk newborns and infants
- Home visitation experience
- At least one year of labor and delivery experience
- At least one year of experience working in a prenatal care clinic
- At least one year of experience working with mothers and infants
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and procedures, while playing a critical role in promoting maternal and child health, reducing disparities in birth outcomes, and supporting overall community wellness.
- Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations.
- Cares for populations with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.
- Provide home visiting services to identify, assess and provide care coordination services to eligible perinatal patients and qualifying infants.
- Coordinates program services with other service providers and community organizations to promote optimal implementation.
- Screen and refer clients to other community service providers.
- Monitoring participants according to program guidelines and providing education and materials that promote wellness, safety, and awareness of pregnancy and postpartum complications.
- Monitor for infant complications to include feeding, weight, head circumference, and developmental screening.
- Develop a plan of care for individuals and families, modify treatment plans as indicated by client’s responses and conditions.
- Provide referral/linkage when medical and environmental risks are identified to appropriate services.
- Promote the program through community engagement and outreach events.
- Develop and sustain community partnerships
- Deliver case management and nursing care according to public health protocols.
- Perform physical assessments, take vital signs, fetal monitoring and perform basic lab screenings.
- Provide breastfeeding education and counseling and refer clients to appropriate social and health services.
- Maintain accurate records of patient care, services, and responses to treatment.
- Other duties, as assigned
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Training opportunities
- Health insurance
- Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
- Deferred compensation
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Dental
- Vision
- Long-term care
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
