Maternal & Infant Health Nurse Consultant [Contract Position]
Description
Job Overview
The Maternal & Infant Health Nurse Consultant provides professional nursing services to participants enrolled in the Midwest Healthy Start Program on a contractual basis. The consultant conducts health assessments, provides maternal and infant health education, supports care coordination, and delivers evidence-based nursing interventions that promote healthy pregnancies, positive birth outcomes, postpartum recovery, and infant well-being. Working collaboratively with Community Health Workers, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Doulas, Lactation Consultants, medical providers, and community partners, the consultant helps participants navigate healthcare systems and access appropriate medical services.
Scope of Services
Clinical Nursing Services
- Conduct comprehensive maternal and infant health assessments for program participants.
- Review medical histories and identify health risks requiring intervention or referral.
- Monitor participant health status throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.
- Provide nursing consultation regarding prenatal care, postpartum recovery, newborn care, chronic disease management, nutrition, and preventive health.
- Reinforce participant understanding of medical recommendations and treatment plans.
Participant Education
Provide individual and group education regarding:
- Prenatal health
- Healthy pregnancy
- Postpartum recovery
- Safe Sleep
- Breastfeeding support
- Infant growth and development
- Nutrition
- Family planning
- Chronic disease prevention
- Immunizations
- Infant safety
Care Coordination
- Coordinate nursing services with obstetrical providers, pediatricians, hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and specialty providers.
- Collaborate with Community Health Workers, Behavioral Health Clinicians, Doulas, and other consultants to support integrated care.
- Assist participants with navigating healthcare systems and accessing appropriate services.
- Participate in interdisciplinary case reviews as requested.
Clinical Consultation
- Provide nursing consultation to program staff regarding maternal and infant health concerns.
- Assist with development of participant care plans.
- Identify participants requiring immediate medical evaluation and facilitate timely referrals.
- Support quality improvement activities related to maternal and infant health outcomes.
Documentation
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided.
- Complete required documentation in accordance with SGA policies and grant requirements.
- Protect participant confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and professional nursing standards.