Maternal & Infant Health Nurse Consultant Position

Description Job Overview

The Maternal & Infant Health Nurse Consultant provides professional nursing services to participants enrolled in the Midwest Healthy Start Program on a contractual basis. The consultant conducts health assessments, provides maternal and infant health education, supports care coordination, and delivers evidence-based nursing interventions that promote healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, postpartum recovery, and infant well-being. Working collaboratively with Community Health Workers, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Doulas, Lactation Consultants, medical providers, and community partners, the consultant helps participants navigate healthcare systems and access appropriate medical services.

• Conduct comprehensive maternal and infant health assessments for program participants.
• Review medical histories and identify health risks requiring intervention or referral.
• Monitor participant health status throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
• Provide nursing consultation regarding prenatal care, postpartum recovery, newborn care, chronic disease management, nutrition, and preventive health.
• Reinforce participant understanding of medical recommendations and treatment plans.

• Prenatal health
• Healthy pregnancy
• Postpartum recovery
• Safe Sleep
• Breastfeeding support
• Infant growth and development
• Nutrition
• Family planning
• Chronic disease prevention
• Immunizations
• Infant safety

• Coordinate nursing services with obstetrical providers, pediatricians, hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and specialty providers.
• Collaborate with Community Health Workers, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Doulas, and other consultants to support integrated care.
• Assist participants with navigating healthcare systems and accessing appropriate services.
• Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews as requested.

• Provide nursing consultation to program staff regarding maternal and infant health concerns.
• Assist with development of participant care plans.
• Identify participants requiring immediate medical evaluation and facilitate timely referrals.
• Support quality improvement activities related to maternal and infant health outcomes.

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided.
• Complete required documentation in accordance with SGA policies and grant requirements.
• Protect participant confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and professional nursing standards.

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license in good standing.
• BSN required; MSN preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in maternal-child health, obstetrics, labor and delivery, postpartum, public health nursing, or community health.
• Current CPR certification.
• Professional liability insurance preferred.
• Experience serving diverse and underserved communities.
• Knowledge of HRSA Healthy Start initiatives is preferred.

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional nursing experience providing direct patient care required; five (5) or more years preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas is strongly preferred:
• Maternal and child health
• Labor and Delivery
• Postpartum/Mother-Baby
• Obstetrics/Gynecology
• Neonatal or Pediatric Nursing
• Community or Public Health Nursing
• Family Practice
• Experience providing health education, patient counseling, and care coordination for diverse populations.
• Experience working with pregnant and postpartum individuals, infants, and families experiencing medical, behavioral, or social risk factors preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Experience serving historically underserved, culturally diverse, or medically vulnerable communities preferred.
• Experience with home visiting, community-based nursing, or federally funded maternal and child health programs (e.g., Healthy Start, MIECHV, WIC, FQHCs, or similar) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs), case management systems, or other electronic documentation platforms required.

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Professional liability insurance (or ability to obtain prior to contract start).
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance, as travel throughout the service area is required.
• Ability to maintain participant confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all applicable professional nursing standards.

• Strong knowledge of maternal, infant, and family health, including prenatal, postpartum, newborn, and early childhood care.
• Demonstrated clinical assessment, critical thinking, and sound nursing judgment.
• Knowledge of high-risk pregnancy, chronic disease management, and maternal health complications.
• Ability to provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and…