RN - Maternal Infant Health Program

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Overview Of Position

Responsible for coordinating nursing aspects of perinatal care to prenatal patients and providing education, home visits, case management, care plan implementation, and management of Maternal Infant services to the prenatal, postnatal, newborn infant, and family. Must adhere to the organizational Policies, Procedures, Code of Ethics, and all licensing and accreditation standards of the position. Must represent the organization’s Mission in all actions and communications.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide education, care coordination, care plan implementation, and management of Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) services to prenatal and postnatal women and infants up to one year. Services are primarily provided in the home.
• Work directly with medical providers in providing prenatal care and in developing and implementing a case management plan for each pregnant woman.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning with social workers, dietitians, medical providers, and community health workers for meeting patient needs and health service objectives.
• Provide teaching and support on family planning, pregnancy, chronic disease, infant health and development, and other medical issues as needed.
• Complete MIHP risk screening assessment on new patients, progress notes on all visits, and discharge summaries upon completion of MIHP services within time requirements.
• Perform initial intake visits on prenatal and infant patients. Provide appropriate referrals to address the needs of the prenatal and/or infant patient.
• Complete medical intake for new OB patients entering prenatal care.
• Provide follow-up for no-shows or poor compliance patients.
• Participate in quality assurance, including chart audits and caseload reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Willing to work evenings as required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated computer and typing skills.
• Sensitivity to the physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of the patients.
• Practical knowledge and understanding of nursing techniques, methods, and terminology.
• Ability to work and communicate with people of different cultures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in appraising situations and making decisions.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and to accept and profit from constructive criticism.
  
  

Competencies

• Customer Service
• Collaboration
• Integrity
• Respect
• Professionalism
• Learning
  
  

Education / Licenses / Certificates

• Current Michigan license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Michigan, BSN preferred.
• Basic Life Support/CPR training according to requirements of license and/or certification.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
  
  

Experience

One or more years’ experience in community health, pediatric and/or maternal child health nursing preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job listed above.

Physical Requirements

• Possible exposure to patients/clients with illnesses and/or infections.
• Frequent telephone and computer use, requiring manual dexterity for writing and computer use.
• Sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May require bending, squatting, or kneeling and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
  
  

Client Population Served

May serve all patient populations.

The essential functions of this position can be accomplished with or without accommodations. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Who We Are

Cherry Health, Michigan’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), operates in six counties across the state, is based in Grand Rapids. With a team of more than 800 health care professionals at 20 locations, Cherry Health focuses on removing barriers, expanding access, and delivering comprehensive quality health care services to underserved communities, regardless of an individual’s insurance status or ability to pay. We provide primary care, dental, vision, behavioral health, pharmacy services, substance abuse services, residential re-entry services, school-based health centers and more.

Our Mission

Cherry Health improves the health and wellness of individuals by providing comprehensive primary and behavioral health care while encouraging access by those who are underserved.

Our Vision

Our community will be healthier because we will seek out and welcome those who need our services. All will be treated as family with integrated, coordinated care to improve health and personal well-being.

Our Values

• Collaboration – Support the Cherry Health mission by encouraging teamwork to accomplish organizational goals.
• Customer Service – Serve internal and external customers in a welcoming manner with compassionate care.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Build a stronger culture through treating all patients and staff with respect, dignity and compassion.
• Innovation – Embrace creativity to improve patient care and workplace efficiency while remaining curious and open to learning.
• Integrity – Uphold the highest ethical standards by being honest and trustworthy.
• Professionalism – Create a positive work environment where we care accountable for our decision, our action and the results.
  
  

Benefits

Cherry Health has excellent benefit offerings dependent on employment status. Check out a sample of the benefits available to our team members below!

• Loan repayment through the NHSC and Michigan State Loan Repayment Program for select roles
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Generous Paid Time Off benefit – 4 weeks per year for full time
• Paid holidays - 8 full day paid holidays (Including Black Friday!) and 2 half day paid holidays!
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with generous employer match - $ for $ match up to 5%
• MET and MESP 529 Savings Plans
• Pet Insurance!
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Our policy is to offer all employees and applicants for employment equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, or any other protected category.