Community Health Nurse - Maternal-Child Health Job at GovernmentJobs.com, York, PA

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  • GovernmentJobs.com
  • York, PA

Job Description

Maternal-Child Health Nurse

The purpose of this position is to provide resources for Maternal-Child Health (MCH) issues in the City of York. This will be accomplished by care and education to target populations, as well as actively be involved with program development to meet present and future health needs of community involving Maternal-Child Health. Coordinating and collaborating with community partners to address Maternal Child Health concerns in the City. Meeting new/expectant mothers both pre-natal and post-partum to identify resource needs and health issues. Educate new/expectant mothers on state priorities around Safe Sleep, Breastfeeding and birth spacing. Developing, reviewing, and maintaining records.

Serve as a resource to expectant mothers and new mothers pertaining to MCH issues. Conduct /guide home visits with women to educate on MCH issues, such as Safe Sleep practices, breastfeeding and birth spacing. Conduct depression screening tool for all women and refer to care as needed. Ensure women are linked to community services as needed. Keep, maintain and report on activities and outcome. Work with Bureau of Health Leadership to asses and refine present program involving MCH, as well as, develop new program(s) and approaches to meet unmet or new health needs in community. Participate in meetings with local, state and regional MCH partners. Identify gaps and/or opportunities for collaboration and improvement of process. Recommend and/or implement strategies to improve MCH processes and birth outcomes. Ensure coordinated messaging and communications for MCH providers. Incorporate evidence-based approaches and best practices for MCH interventions to meet state and federal priorities. Participate in cross-coverage of other clinical programs to include immunizations, tuberculosis, or other new areas as directed by leadership. Participate in Health Bureau training and exercises. Assist in clinical activities as needed and appropriate. Other duties as assigned.

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Valid Registered Nurse License required Experience Required: Over three (3) years of related work experience Requires knowledge of Maternal-Child Health issues, such as Safe Sleep practices, breastfeeding and birth spacing.

Valid Class C driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. All persons who shall become employed by the City shall be or become a resident of York County, or any County contiguous to York County (Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Hartford, Baltimore, and Carrol Counties), within six (6) months from the date the employee achieves permanent employment status. Drug screening testing with negative results Background Report You must provide the following: PA Child Abuse History Clearance dated within 1 year from start date with no record exists. PA State Police Criminal Record History Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint-based Background Check Mandated Reporter Certificate The City of York is proud to be an equal opportunity employer supporting workplace diversity.

The City of York provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, familial status, status as a covered veteran, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, introductory period, training, orientation, placement and employee development, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, layoff, and recall, social and recreational programs, employee facilities, termination, and retirement. All decisions on employment and promotion will be made with the objective of furthering the principles of equal employment opportunity. The City of York is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact hr@yorkcity.org to request a needed accommodation.

The City of York offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of employees and their families. Highlights include:

Medical Coverage

  • Capital Blue Cross PPO plan with low copays and full coverage for preventive care
  • Prescription drug coverage through TrueRX, plus optional Rx'nGo savings program

Dental & Vision

  • Delta Dental plans: Enhanced and Basic options with orthodontia coverage
  • Vision Benefits of America (VBA): Exams, lenses, frames, and contact lens allowance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Life & Disability Insurance

  • City-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Optional supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and short-term disability coverage

Retirement Savings

  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan through Conrad Siegel for long-term financial planning
  • City of York Pension Program

Additional Perks

  • OSS Health Company Direct Program for orthopedic care
  • Voluntary ancillary benefits through Colonial Life
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Wellspan Health
  • Wellness Committee programming and activities throughout the year
  • Learning and development opportunities

Eligibility: Full-time employees; coverage begins the first of the month following hire. Enrollment: Must enroll within 14 days of hire; changes allowed during open enrollment or qualifying life events.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours

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