Nurse Health Educator - Center Child Well

Department of Psychiatry

The Center for Child Well-Being, housed within the Department of Psychiatry, in collaboration with the Maternal-Fetal Care Center in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, seeks a Nurse Health Educator to support the Maternal Health Access Project.

The Center for Child Well-Being drives positive change for children and families through innovative programs, collaborative community partnerships, and strategic capacity building. Guided by our mission to improve outcomes for young children and their families, we envision a future where all children have a strong foundation for lifelong health.

Working at the Center means being part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to impact. Staff are supported in their professional growth, empowered to contribute meaningfully, and engaged in work that is purpose-driven and community-centered. Join us in shaping a more responsive and resilient childhood systems landscape across Missouri!

The Maternal-Fetal Care Center provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for women with high-risk pregnancies through an academic practice committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation. The Center brings together Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists and a broad network of multidisciplinary partners, including General Obstetrics & Gynecology, Neonatology, Pediatric Subspecialties, Genetics, Cardiology, Anesthesiology, and other specialists, to provide coordinated care for complex maternal and fetal conditions.

The Center's comprehensive services include outpatient and inpatient maternal-fetal medicine consultation, a robust ultrasound program with an AIUM-accredited Ultrasound Unit and echo-certified sonographers, comprehensive genetics services, and specialized multidisciplinary programs such as the Cardio-Obstetrics. As an integral part of the University of Missouri School of Medicine, the Center also provides an outstanding educational environment for medical students, OB/GYN residents, and Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellows while advancing clinical research and innovation in high-risk obstetric care.

• Develop and deliver standardized education for healthcare professionals on cardiometabolic conditions during pregnancy and the postpartum period, including live virtual education and on-demand learning opportunities.
• Develop provider toolkits, nursing protocols, patient education materials, quick-reference guides, and other resources to support evidence-based maternal cardiometabolic care.
• Serve as the primary clinical contact for participating healthcare practices and support implementation and sustainability of evidence-based practices.
• Provide practice facilitation by assessing needs, identifying barriers, coordinating education and technical assistance, and helping practices integrate maternal cardiometabolic care into existing clinical workflows.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration between participating practices, Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists, and the MHAP Hub team.
• Coordinate telehealth protocols and workflows to support timely and effective consultation with MFM physicians.
• Support the availability and appropriate exchange of remote patient monitoring information, including blood pressure and continuous glucose monitoring data, and assist practices with resolving workflow barriers.
• Assist participating practices with patient navigation, including high-risk referrals, telehealth scheduling, resource identification, care coordination, and connection to healthcare and community resources.
• Support quality-improvement…