Maternal Child Health Nurse - Per Diem Per Diem

** Flexible hours to support child care needs

** No weekends or holidays

** 4 weeks vacation

** Supportive environment at the program and state level

People, Incorporated is a human service agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

People, Incorporated is seeking a Maternal Child Health Nurse for the Welcome Family Fall River Program. This position will provide home-based services to participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work collaboratively as member of Program team in providing outreach with referral sources services.
• Schedule and conduct 90 minute visits at the family’s home or by telehealth to enrolled families recently given birth, or whom reside in Fall River.
• Screen in six core areas: clinical assessment, unmet health needs, maternal and infant nutrition, substance use, emotional health, and domestic violence.
• Engage, assess, and present information in an unbiased, culturally appropriate manner, particularly related to sensitive topics.
• Assess the family needs and strengths related to overall health and well-being.
• Provide brief intervention and education to all families.
• Offer resource and referral for families based on families’ needs.
• Collaborate with referral sources, and community partners to coordinate service and build program capacity.
• Complete documentation and billing according to Department of Public Health standards.
• Conduct a follow up contact call with all caregivers 2-3 weeks post initial visit.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, required program and Agency trainings, MA-DPH Learning Collaborative meetings and annual site visit.
• Attend professional development workshops or courses related to established DPH competencies
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
• Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.
• Expectation of no less than 9 visits to be completed per month (PER DIEM POSITION)

QUALIFICATION

• Knowledge obtained through current licensure as an RN by the Massachusetts Board of Registration, Division of Professional Licensure, with either:
• a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited program and at least three (3) years of clinical experience in prenatal, newborn, infancy or maternal services; or
• a Master of Science degree in Nursing with Maternal and Child Health, Family Health, Community Health, or related specialty and two (2) years of clinical experience in prenatal, newborn, infancy or maternal services

Knowledge through experience with:

• community Based/Public Health Nursing
• newborn care and women’s health issues
• recognizing the spectrum of postpartum mood disorders through assessment and observation
• understanding the dynamics of domestic violence and substance abuse, including assessment and making referrals to appropriate community resources
• providing culturally competent car
• identifying the risk factors for child abuse and neglect, including the mandatory reporting laws;
• infant behavior assessment, including educating parents around infant development
• motivational interviewing and trauma informed care
• Ability to work and communicate effectively within the Agency and the community
• Ability to maintain valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record and a valid driver’s license required

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

• Tuition Assistance Program
• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Select employee discounts through LifeMart
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

Have Questions?

Want to learn more?

Feel free to call us with any questions you may have. Our Human Resources department is available Monday –Friday from 8:00-4:00pm EST. We can be reached at 508-679-5233 and press 4 for Human Resources.

People Incorporated is a forward-thinking human service Agency staffed by caring people who are proud to create opportunities for children, adults, and families throughout the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. We strongly believe in our mission, enormously respect the efforts of the people we employ and will continue to work tirelessly for the betterment of our community. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community.

Join us! #peoplewithapurpose

People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agency’s success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.

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