Registered Nurse - Maternal and Pediatrics

We are currently recruiting for FULL and PART time Registered Nurses (RN) for our
Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Program - 5 year grant funded

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) Home Visitor provides evidence-based maternal and child health services through home visits to families with newborns. The RN conducts comprehensive assessments of maternal, infant, family, and environmental needs; provides health education and support; identifies risks; and connects families with community resources and healthcare services. The RN promotes healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, infant well-being, and family resilience through a strengths-based, family-centered approach.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Home Visiting Services

• Conduct home visits with families during the prenatal and postpartum periods according to program guidelines.
• Complete comprehensive assessments of maternal health, newborn health, family functioning, and home safety.
• Evaluate physical, emotional, developmental, and psychosocial needs of mothers, infants, and caregivers.
• Develop individualized recommendations and referral plans based on identified needs.
• Provide follow-up support and care coordination as indicated.

• Assess maternal postpartum recovery, including physical and emotional health.
• Screen for postpartum depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
• Assess infant growth, feeding, sleep patterns, development, and overall health status.
• Identify signs and symptoms requiring referral to healthcare providers.
• Monitor family adjustment to the newborn and parenting challenges.

• Newborn care and safety
• Breastfeeding and infant feeding
• Safe sleep practices
• Maternal self-care and recovery
• Child development and developmental milestones
• Immunizations and preventive care
• Injury prevention and home safety
• Support parents in developing confidence and parenting skills.
• Reinforce healthy family practices and positive parent-child interactions.

• Identify social, behavioral health, medical, and environmental needs.
• Facilitate referrals to community resources, healthcare providers, mental health services, early intervention programs, and social service agencies.
• Collaborate with Community Health Workers and interdisciplinary team members to address family needs.
• Follow up on referrals to ensure families successfully access services.

• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all home visits and assessments.
• Maintain electronic health records and program databases according to agency policies.
• Participate in case reviews, supervision, staff meetings, and quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to program standards, nursing practice regulations, confidentiality requirements, and safety protocols.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with families and community partners.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities.
• Promote cultural humility, equity, and trauma-informed care in all interactions.
• Represent the program professionally within the community.

Required

• Current unrestricted Connecticut Registered Nurse license.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience.
• Experience in maternal-child health, labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, pediatrics, public health, community health, or home health preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area and conduct home visits.

• Experience working with diverse populations and underserved communities.
• Experience with maternal mental health screening and community-based nursing.
• Knowledge of local healthcare and social service resources.

• Strong maternal-child health assessment skills.
• Ability to build rapport and engage families from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent communication, teaching, and counseling skills.
• Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of infant development, breastfeeding support, safe sleep practices, and family systems.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems.