What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at St. Rita Family Services,Inc?
NOW HIRING: REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP)
**Office Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan
**Service Area: Wayne County, Michigan
**Position Type: Community-Based / In-Home Visits
Salary: Contract position- $ 32.00 per visit
· 1-2 days a week
Position Overview
St. Rita Family Services, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and dependable Registered Nurse (RN) with an active, unrestricted Michigan nursing license to join our Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP).
Our mission is to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, reduce infant mortality, and support healthy pregnancies, safe deliveries, and healthy infant development through education, care coordination, and community-based services.
Key Responsibilities
· Conduct in-home nursing visits with pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and infants up to one year of age.
· Complete maternal and infant health assessments, and follow-up visits
· Must be able to identify potential health risks.
· Provide education on prenatal care, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, infant nutrition, safe sleep, infant development, and injury prevention.
· Educate families on MIHP health and safety topics to promote healthy practices and reduce preventable risks.
· Identify maternal and infant health concerns and provide appropriate referrals to healthcare providers and community resources.
· Collaborate with social workers, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
· Maintain accurate, timely documentation in accordance with MIHP and Medicaid requirements.
· Support families from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Minimum Qualifications
· MUST possess a current, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Michigan.
· MUST have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to drive to beneficiaries' homes throughout Wayne County.
· Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
· Ability to work independently and manage scheduled home visits.
· Compassionate, professional, and culturally sensitive approach to working with families.
· Experience in maternal-child health, public health, community nursing, or home visiting is preferred.
· Familiarity with the Michigan Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) is a plus.
Important Position Requirements
This is a field-based nursing position, NOT a traditional office-based nursing position. The nurse must be willing and able to travel to beneficiaries' homes throughout Wayne County to provide direct services.
Our administrative office is located in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
Years of Experience:
· 1 to 2 years’ experience
· Arabic-speaking is a plus
Pay: $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $32