What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Newborn Screening and Maternal and Child Health position at VNA of Care New England?
Job Summary:
The Manager of Newborn Screening and Family Outreach Programs oversees the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs focused on newborn health screenings and Maternal and Child Health. This role ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines, supports team development, and fosters partnerships with healthcare providers and community organizations to optimize health outcomes for newborns and their families.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Other duties may be assigned:
Manage program in accordance with organization policies/procedures and standards consistent with Federal, and State regulations.
Provide backup coverage for the team and planning activities to the Department of Health
Serve as a resource for other referral sources. Review and assist with complex patient/family situations and as needed, consults with the Social Worker and other team members at the appropriate Hospitals
Oversight of newborn screening programs, including hearing, metabolic, and other mandated health screenings.
Manage maternal and Child services to ensure timely communication of results, referrals, and follow-up care.
Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing changes as needed.
Supervise and support staff involved in newborn screening and maternal and child, including screeners, coordinators, and outreach specialists.
Manage and coordinate orientation and education programs in accordance with the established organizational standards, guidelines, and in response to the organization educational needs assessment and plan.
Maintain current information regarding agencys programs, along with information regarding community resources. Fosters working relationships and communication with community agencies and personnel; ensures current resource information on file; updates file regularly.
Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to support program goals and enhance service delivery.
Requirements:
Graduate of an accredited bachelors level nursing program (BSN) required. Current knowledge of managed care and other reimbursement sources such as Medicaid.
Minimum total of three (3) to five (5) years nursing experience in a home care environment. Minimum of two (2) years clinical nursing experience in a medical/surgical or acute care environment. Previous experience within specific clinical area, based on assignment, preferred. Minimum of one (1) year clinical nursing experience in Maternal child Health. Supervisory experience preferred.
Must possess valid RI State Board of Nursing license.
Must possess a valid drivers license, and current automobile liability insurance.
Must be CPR certified.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
