What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Maternal Child Health position at Access Community Health Centers, Inc.?
Registered Nurse – Maternal Child Health
Position Summary:
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 1 year after delivery. The RN-MCH systematically and continuously collects and assesses data related to patient health status to develop, execute, and evaluate the plan of care. The RN-MCH utilizes evidence to drive clinical decisions and practice related to individual and population health. The RN-MCH establishes goals and strategies for meeting care coordination needs and provide outreach services across settings with the patient, family, and/or other care providers. The RN-MCH effectively delivers medical and disease education, while actively managing a patient's immediate and ongoing needs with attention to acute and preventative intervention. The RN-MCH considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and fiscal accountability in planning and delivering care. The RN-MCH delegates and supervises care in accordance with the WI Nurse Practice Act and ACHC Delegation Protocols. The RN-MCH participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives and assumes responsibility for their professional development.
Desired candidate would have the following qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program
- Holds a current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of WI
- Current CPR certification and maintenance of certification
- Current Certification as a Lactation Counselor (CLC), or similar training required within one year of hire
- Strong interest and experience in perinatal care and maternal-child health
- A minimum of 2 years of experience working with maternal and infant populations
Desired Qualifications:
- Basic knowledge of care for lactating women and babies
- Previous work experience in a medical clinic setting
- Previous experience using Epic medical software
- Proficient computer software skills with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as electronic mail and internet applications
- Experience with case management
- Fluency in English and Spanish
Compensation and Benefits:
Our total compensation package includes competitive wages, plus a full range of attractive benefits for regular full and part time staff working a minimum of 20 hours per week:
1.0 FTE and schedule (Monday-Friday, 8:00a-5:00p)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Long and short-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan (100% vested with employer match)
Paid time off program (hours given upfront for vacation, personal and sick time)
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible spending plans
Health savings account
Transportation program
Childcare referral program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Other:
Access Community Health Centers is an eligible employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Support our mission and values:
Improving health. Improving lives.
COVID-19 Vaccine:
Proof that you are fully vaccinated is a condition of employment. Access Community Health Centers will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated because of a disability or sincerely held religious beliefs when doing so does not compromise the safety of others or impose an undue hardship on our organization.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.