What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Maternal and Pediatrics position at Community Health and Wellness of Greater Torrington, Inc.?
We are currently recruiting for FULL and PART time Registered Nurses (RN) for our Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Program - 5 year grant funded
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) Home Visitor provides evidence-based maternal and child health services through home visits to families with newborns. The RN conducts comprehensive assessments of maternal, infant, family, and environmental needs; provides health education and support; identifies risks; and connects families with community resources and healthcare services. The RN promotes healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, infant well-being, and family resilience through a strengths-based, family-centered approach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Home Visiting Services
- Conduct home visits with families during the prenatal and postpartum periods according to program guidelines.
- Complete comprehensive assessments of maternal health, newborn health, family functioning, and home safety.
- Evaluate physical, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs of mothers, infants, and caregivers.
- Develop individualized recommendations and referral plans based on identified needs.
- Provide follow-up support and care coordination as indicated.
Maternal and Infant Health Assessment
- Assess maternal postpartum recovery, including physical and emotional health.
- Screen for postpartum depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
- Assess infant growth, feeding, sleep patterns, development, and overall health status.
- Identify signs and symptoms requiring referral to healthcare providers.
- Monitor family adjustment to the newborn and parenting challenges.
Health Education and Support
- Provide education regarding:
- Newborn care and safety
- Breastfeeding and infant feeding
- Safe sleep practices
- Maternal self-care and recovery
- Child development and developmental milestones
- Immunizations and preventive care
- Injury prevention and home safety
- Support parents in developing confidence and parenting skills.
- Reinforce healthy family practices and positive parent-child interactions.
Care Coordination and Referrals
- Identify social, behavioral health, medical, and environmental needs.
- Facilitate referrals to community resources, healthcare providers, mental health services, early intervention programs, and social service agencies.
- Collaborate with Community Health Workers and interdisciplinary team members to address family needs.
- Follow up on referrals to ensure families successfully access services.
Documentation and Quality Assurance
- Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all home visits and assessments.
- Maintain electronic health records and program databases according to agency policies.
- Participate in case reviews, supervision, staff meetings, and quality improvement activities.
- Adhere to program standards, nursing practice regulations, confidentiality requirements, and safety protocols.
Community and Professional Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with families and community partners.
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities.
- Promote cultural humility, equity, and trauma-informed care in all interactions.
- Represent the program professionally within the community.
Qualifications
Required
- Current unrestricted Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
- Experience in maternal-child health, labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatrics, public health, community health, or home health preferred.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to travel throughout the service area and conduct home visits.
Preferred
- BSN degree.
- Experience working with diverse populations and underserved communities.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency.
- Experience with maternal mental health screening and community-based nursing.
- Knowledge of local healthcare and social service resources.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong maternal-child health assessment skills.
- Ability to build rapport and engage families from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent communication, teaching, and counseling skills.
- Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of infant development, breastfeeding support, safe sleep practices, and family systems.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems.