Registered Nurse - Maternal Child Health
About The Position
The Registered Nurse - Maternal Child Health (RN-MCH) works collaboratively as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care for prenatal, postpartum, and newborn patients up to one year after delivery. The RN-MCH systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute, and evaluate plans of care. The nurse uses evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health, establishes goals and strategies to coordinate care, and provides outreach across settings with patients, families, and other care providers. The RN-MCH delivers medical and disease education and manages patients’ immediate and ongoing needs, including acute and preventative interventions. The nurse considers safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care; delegates and supervises care in accordance with the WI Nurse Practice Act and ACHC Delegation Protocols; participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives; and takes responsibility for professional development. The position is 1.0 FTE, scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment, with reasonable accommodations available in specified circumstances.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program.
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Wisconsin.
- Current CPR certification and maintenance of certification.
- Current Certification as a Lactation Counselor (CLC), or similar training within one year of hire.
- Strong interest and experience in perinatal care and maternal-child health.
- At least two years of experience working with maternal and infant populations.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of care for lactating women and babies.
- Previous work experience in a medical clinic setting.
- Previous experience using Epic medical software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as email and internet applications.
- Experience with case management.
- Experience with diverse cultures.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate as an active member of the interprofessional team to provide therapeutic, patient- and family-centered care for prenatal, postpartum, and newborn patients up to one year after delivery.
- Collect and assess patient health-status data to develop, execute, and evaluate plans of care.
- Use evidence to guide clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health.
- Establish goals and strategies to coordinate care and provide outreach across settings with patients, families, and other care providers.
- Deliver medical and disease education and manage patients’ immediate and ongoing needs through acute and preventative interventions.
- Consider safety, effectiveness, and fiscal accountability when planning and delivering care.
- Delegate and supervise care in accordance with the WI Nurse Practice Act and ACHC Delegation Protocols.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and take responsibility for professional development.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Long- and short-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with 100% vesting and employer match
- Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time, provided upfront
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending plans
- Health savings account
- Transportation program
- Childcare referral program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
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Job Type
Full-time
