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 - 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.
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