Registered Nurse -OB Maternal Infant Health – Ambulatory - PT Days

IU Health • Bloomington, IN

3h

About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Community Benefit team in Bloomington to support the GROW Initiative. The RN provides comprehensive maternal and infant health services through assessment, education, care coordination, outreach, and referral management for pregnant and postpartum individuals, infants, and women of childbearing age. Work takes place in clinical and community settings throughout Lawrence and Orange Counties, including healthcare facilities, community locations, homes, and other approved settings. The role involves independent work and travel to multiple locations and counties to improve engagement and reduce barriers to care.

The Clinical Nurse also provides preventive health services through Community Health Services. These include immunizations, community and school-based vaccine clinics, blood pressure, lipid and A1C screenings, patient education, screening for social determinants of health, and referral follow-up. The nurse collaborates with RNs, Certified Community Health Workers, and community partners to improve access to care and connect people with resources throughout the South Region.

The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday within the 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. range, with occasional evening or weekend hours for outreach, community events, and parent or community education. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel throughout the service area are required.

The position requires an Associate of Nursing (ASN), graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program, an active Indiana RN license or active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license, and Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required depending on the unit or department specialty. A Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) is preferred. OB experience is needed; experience in maternal-child health, labor and delivery, postpartum, women's health, pediatrics, community health, outreach, care coordination, patient navigation, and working with vulnerable or underserved populations is preferred.

The Rural Health Transformation Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $206,927,896.80, with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The program's contents do not necessarily represent the official views of, or an endorsement by, CMS/HHS or the U.S. Government.

Requirements

• Associate of Nursing (ASN).
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana or an active Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) RN license.
• Graduation from a nationally accredited nursing program.
• Basic Life Support certification through the AHA; other advanced life support certifications may be required according to unit or department specialty and patient care policies.
• Experienced RN able to work independently and travel to multiple locations and counties.
• OB experience.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the service area.
• Strong communication, assessment, care coordination, and patient education skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Nursing (BSN).
• Experience in maternal-child health, labor and delivery, postpartum, women's health, or pediatrics.
• Experience in community health, community outreach, care coordination, or patient navigation.
• Experience working with vulnerable or underserved populations.
• Knowledge of maternal health resources, community programs, and social service systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maternal and infant health assessments, including identification of clinical, social, and environmental needs.
• Provide education and support throughout pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and infancy.
• Assist clients in establishing and maintaining prenatal, postpartum, pediatric, and specialty care.
• Identify and address barriers to care, including transportation, access, and social determinants of health.
• Coordinate referrals to healthcare providers, behavioral health services, community resources, and support programs.
• Monitor patient progress and provide follow-up to ensure connection to recommended services.
• Provide preventive health services, including immunizations, community and school-based vaccine clinics, blood pressure, lipid and A1C screenings, patient education, and social determinants of health screening.
• Collaborate with RNs, Certified Community Health Workers, and community partners to improve access to care and connect individuals with resources.

Benefits

• Access to opportunities for learning and development, including advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree