Welcome Family Nurse Home Visitor at HSMC

South Hadley, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 26

Salary

37.0

Posted On

28 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Maternal and Infant Nutrition, Substance Use Screening, Emotional Health Assessment, Domestic Violence Screening, Patient Education, Telehealth, Case Management, Cultural Competency, Spanish Proficiency, Lactation Support, Patient Outreach

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description ** Flexible hours ** Monday through Friday schedule ** Small and collaborative team Welcome Family Springfield Holyoke is looking for a part-time (with the potential for increased hours) Maternal Child Health Nurses to offer universal, one-time home visits to moms and newborns in Springfield, Holyoke, and the surrounding communities. Visits are provided in-person or virtually by parent preference, up to 8 weeks following delivery. Welcome Family partners with Baystate’s Babies at the Wesson Women & Infants’ Unit, Baystate Medical Center. Job Description Collaborate with referral sources Provide outreach to potential participants Schedule and conduct up to 90-minute visits at the family's home or by telehealth Screen in six core areas: clinical assessment, unmet health needs, maternal and infant nutrition, substance use, emotional health, and domestic violence Provide brief intervention and education to all families, regardless of perceived risk or need Address the caregiver's individual questions and concerns Offer referrals to services for caregivers with an identified need, including MA MIECHV-funded home visiting programs and other community resources that may best suit the needs of the family Engage, assess, and present information in an unbiased, culturally appropriate manner, particularly related to sensitive topics Conduct a follow up contact with all caregivers 2-3 weeks post initial visit Collect data using the Welcome Family forms, complete required DPH and agency documentation and billing Participate in the Welcome Family Learning Collaborative and DPH annual site visit Complete agency and state required training Qualifications Current licensure as an RN by the Massachusetts Board of Registration, Division of Professional Licensure, with either: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or Master of Science Degree in Nursing in Maternal and Child Health, Family Health, Community Health, or related specialty Two or more years of professional work experience with prenatal, newborns, pediatrics, lactation, or maternal services Proficiency in Spanish preferred CLC Certification required Additional Information Please visit our website at www.criterionchild.com to learn more about our organization. #IND3 Compensation: USD 35.00 - USD 37.00 - hourly

Responsibilities

Conduct universal home visits or telehealth sessions for mothers and newborns to screen for health needs and provide brief interventions. Collaborate with referral sources and provide community resource referrals to families in need.