What are the responsibilities and job description for the Woman's Health Navigator position at Mount Desert Island Hospital?
Description
Summary:
The Women’s Health Navigator is a dynamic and compassionate RN-led position designed to provide education, coordination, assessments, and support for women across the lifespan, with a particular focus on prenatal- and postpartum care. This role integrates maternal/fetal health navigation with a comprehensive approach to women’s health needs, encompassing preventive care, aging-related concerns, and limiting social determinants of health barriers to wellness. The Navigator will serve as a trusted advocate, helping patients access the appropriate resources and services to enhance their overall health and well-being. The position is an integral part of our primary care centers and integrated care team and will rotate consistently to all health centers to ensure continuity of care for patients is achieved through collaborative work with health center care providers, care teams, and integrated care team members.
Benefits:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance.
EEO Statement:
MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
Requirements
Education, Training or Certifications Required:
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Maine.
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in OB nursing, maternal health, or women’s health.
- Prior experience in care coordination, case management, or community health strongly preferred.
Special Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of women’s health care, maternal-child health, LGBTQIA health care needs, , and the impact of social determinants of health.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and patient education skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams.
- Familiarity with EMR systems and data tracking tools.
Cognitive Requirements:
- Commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered care.
- Flexibility to travel between MDI Hospital health centers and perform occasional home visits.
- Clinical and outpatient settings, with occasional community site or home visit requirements.
- Flexible scheduling to meet the needs of both patients and the organization.
Physical Demands:
- Standing
- Bending
- Walking
- Lifting
Environment:
- Health Centers
- Emergency Department
- Community Meetings
