Registered Nurse (Full-Time)

Overview

Required skills and experience: 1. Education: Bachelors of Science in Nursing 2. Experience: At least one year of experience in maternal and/or newborn services with strong maternal and newborn clinical assessment skills. 3. Bilingual (Spanish): This position requires the ability to read, write and speak the language of the community to be served. Ability to converse, write and/or translate in English and Spanish required. 4. Professional/Technical Certifications: o Hold and maintain a current active RN license from the state of California Board of Registered Nursing. o Hold and maintain or be able to obtain within one year of employment a Public Health Nurse certification from the state of California Board of Registered Nursing. o Hold and maintain or be able to be completed within six months of hire a Certified lactation educator (CLE) or certified lactation counselor (CLC) certification ; alternately staff may be certified lactation consultant (CLC) or international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC/RLC). o Hold and Maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 5. Technical Requirements: o Must have intermediate computer skills; including internet research, e-mail, data entry, and word processing. Proficiency in Windows-based programs including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel), Zoom, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program. 6. Ability to engage children and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences including disadvantaged, at risk, and or low income. 7. Travel: Some travel/business related driving required; automobile, current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and DMV clearance required. What you need to know: 1. This is a full-time, public health opportunity working with new mothers and their families, conducting maternal and newborn assessments, and providing parent education in the areas of postnatal care, breastfeeding, parent-infant attachment, home safety, and other maternal and child health related topics. 2. Seeking folks who have knowledge of fetal and human development and best practices in working with adults as well as knowledge of infant, toddler, and child development; prenatal and child health requirements. 3. Work Schedule: Full time, typically M-F, at times may need to work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends. 4. Work environment: Mixture of working in an office work environment and working directly with the community. Willingness to work in a traditional setting (i.e. office, full-time remote setting, and/or hybrid schedule (office & remote work). Interview process: 1. 2 step interview process with goal of onboarding between March 21st and April 4th Job selling points: 1. Quick and seamless interview process! 2. Mission-focused work, so looking for someone who truly has a passion for helping children and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences including disadvantaged, at risk, and or low income. Additional job details: 1. Conducts home visits with postpartum clients starting within approximately one week of their hospital discharge. During these visits, completes the following as required by Contract (50%): •Develops trust and rapport with clients and provides support using an empathic and client centered approach. •Conducts a maternal assessment of the client for postpartum recovery and signs and symptoms of postpartum complications. •Conducts a head to toe examination of the newborn to ensure healthy development, appropriate weight gain, and assesses for signs and symptoms of possible complications, such as jaundice or dehydration. •Assesses infant feeding and provides assistance and support as needed. •Effectively conducts required client assessments using standardized tools for maternal depression, parent-infant attachment, social support, home safety, as well as other non-standardized client assessments. •Uses a strength-based family assessment approach across a broad spectrum of areas using validated, standardized tools administered in the prescribed manner. •Refers clients to medical provider if any complications with the mother or infant are identified and provides referrals for other services as needed. •Provides information to clients about maternal and infant health, breastfeeding, parenting, attachment, home safety, family planning, infant behavior, and other related topics using a client-centered approach. 2. Attends and participates in all staff meetings, bi-monthly group reflective supervision, and weekly individual reflective supervision with Clinical Supervisor. (15%) 3. Written progress notes. Maintains a system of confidentiality for all data, records, and information regarding children and families. Adherence to confidentiality, including HIPAA and PHI, in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements. Adherence with technological security in accordance with Agency policy and legal requirements (15%) 4. Works closely with other Welcome Baby Nurses, Parent Coaches, supervisors, and administrative staff to provide a continuum of services. Adheres to all program guidelines, policies and protocols, and actively works toward achieving the goals of the program. (10%) 5. Participates in periodic Peer to Peer workshops, webinars, and conference calls; and Welcome Baby and Home Visitation regional meetings. (10%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Valid RN in California (CA)
• Do you have the ability to read, write and speak Spanish?
• Do you have a valid California Driver's License with reliable transportation and DMV clearance?
• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Home Health Care
  • working with underserved populations
  • conducting a head to toe examination of newborns to ensure healthy development
  • conducting maternal assessment of clients for postpartum recovry and signs of complications
• If offered the position, would you be able to start between March 21st - April 4th?

• Work schedule is full time, typically M-F, at times may need to work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends, with a mixture of working in an office work environment and working directly with the community. Does this work for your schedule?

Benefits

Company

Our client is a unique and distinctive leader in the child care industry. They offer support and education to both parents and early childhood educators. They help parents to navigate the child care system and find the best possible care for their child. They also provide training, technical assistance and professional development to early childhood educators, to assist them in creating quality learning environments for children of all backgrounds and abilities.