Perinatal Outreach Nurse​/Mvh

Title:

Perinatal Outreach Nurse

Unit:
Help Me Grow Brighter Futures

Hours:

Mon‑Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Status:
Full Time

Facility: MVH

Location:

Butler, Preble, Warren, and Montgomery counties

The Perinatal Outreach Nurse (PON) is responsible for providing comprehensive care for pregnant and postpartum clients and children up to two years of life. Primary duties include:

• Conduct regular home visits to assess vitals, family needs, and support parenting practices, and deliver evidence‑based curriculum on child development and family well‑being.
• Perform detailed assessments for pregnant women, postpartum women, and newborns, including weight, blood pressure, fetal movement, and newborn physical and emotional status.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized service plans and coordinate referrals to community resources such as prenatal care, lactation services, pediatrics, dental, housing, employment, and mental health.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all interactions, assessments, referrals, and follow‑ups in accordance with program guidelines and confidentiality standards.
• Advocate for families to ensure access to services and promote self‑sufficiency and empowerment.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, funding requirements, and applicable regulations, including mandated reporting laws.
• Build strong, supportive relationships with families, encouraging ongoing participation and engagement in services and child development activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (educators, health professionals, supervisors) to support coordinated service delivery.
• Assist with mentoring home visitors, service coordinators, and fellow Perinatal Outreach Nurses.

• Minimum education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Nursing; consideration for ADN holders who will obtain a BSN within five years of hire through a signed Memorandum of Understanding.
• Required background:
  Criminal background check with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and a child‑abuse/neglect registry check with the Ohio Central Registry.
• Licensure:
  Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with active licensure from the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Experience:
  
  1–3 years of job‑related experience, preferably in home visiting, OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, Adolescents, or Mental Health settings.
• Preferred:
  At least one year working directly with pregnant women, infants, and children.
• Other requirements:
  Complete orientation per the Nurse Family Partnership and Help Me Grow guidelines.
• Knowledge &
  
  Skills:
  
  Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication; organized and self‑directed; valid driver’s license and insured safe automobile; non‑smoker.
• Preferred educational qualifications:
  Must undergo the required criminal background checks.