The Maternal Health Nurse will use their proven nursing experience to provide direct client services to pregnant people to improve the health of children and families.

Primary Function: The Maternal Health Nurse will use their proven nursing experience to provide direct client services to pregnant people to improve the health of children and families.

Qualifications:

· Registered Nurse with an active license valid in the state of Iowa or a participating compact state

· 1st Aid/CPR

· Knowledge of community resources preferred

· Experience providing nursing care in a home visitation setting, preferred

· Valid driver’s license; if operating personal vehicle for company use, must provide proof of adequate insurance

· Excellent organization skills with the ability to multi-task and work under pressure

· PC literate including use of Microsoft Office products

Essential Functions:

· Conduct home health visits and preventative teaching with prenatal and postnatal women to identify and address client needs.

· Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care for diverse client populations, including providing case management services within and outside of the agency as needed.

· Design and participate in recruitment activities for the health pregnancy program, especially promoting increased awareness of services by educating the public and linking with other programs.

· Utilize funder-mandated databases to document encounters in electronic record.

· Assist Director of Public Health Service in documentation review to ensure compliance with Iowa Department of Public Health and Iowa Medicaid Enterprise Charting standards.

· Able to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals and families

· Evaluate and document effectiveness and outcomes of client care.

· Provide on-site assessments of the childcare environment and/or program operations to assist providers in identifying and implementing health and safety improvement plans. Ability to establish trusting relationships and work effectively with mothers, fathers, extended family, and caregivers.

· Travel throughout Southwest Iowa to provide direct client services

· Respect for and sensitivity to the needs and rights of others, including those with differing cultural, racial, sexual, or ethnic identities.

· Understand and commit to Firefly’s mission. Promote the growth of Firefly by representing the organization, its mission, and its role in the community in a professional manner.

· Support other Public Health department functions, including occasional community outreach

· Maintain confidentiality of all families and team members.

Other Skills and Requirements:

· Able to work flexible hours, which may include weekends and/or evenings as scheduled including supporting the Mobile Wellness Unit (MWU)

· Able to communicate both orally and in writing in English; fluency in Spanish is highly desired

· Must pass background check, pre-employment physical, TB screening and any other examination required by federal law and/or the State of Iowa

· Able to function independently with minimal supervision

· Seek opportunities to enhance one’s own professional knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to one’s current position and/or to prepare for potential future roles and overall career development