Maternity Support Services (MSS) Nurse at Moses Lake Community Health Services – Quincy, Washington

Quincy Community Health CenterPart Time

$41.06 - $61.59 Per Hour

Description

The Maternity Support Services (MSS) Nurse has the responsibility for OB patient case management, as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary OB care team. Their role includes integration of the care provided by medical and OB specialized social services, ensuring our OB patients have the necessary care, resources, options and coordination for a healthy pregnancy and birth outcome. They provide direct patient care and education through in-person and phone appointments, follow up on pregnancy and delivery related services and procedures, and serve as a nursing resource to the OB team.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the integration and ongoing coordination of the individual care plan for OB Clinic patients, ensuring that the patient's medical and social support needs are addressed by our OB team.
• Performs direct care for OB patients within scope of practice, and services as a nursing resource for both patients and staff.
• Coordinates to ensure that patients have the information they need for their unique pregnancy, medical and social service needs.
• Ensures that the patient's care is fully documented and up to date to reflect care, services and treatments provided.
• Properly follows quality, safety, and infection control procedures and improvement efforts.
• Provides excellent service and support to patients and colleagues and as a leader within the team.

Requirements

• Job duties require knowledge and training in the field of Nursing typically acquired through a formal Associates degree or trade school program in Nursing.
• Must currently have a Registered Nursing licensure within the State of Washington.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) preferred; previous experience in lactation support may be considered in lieu of certification.
• Ability to read and speak Spanish and/or Russian preferred but not required.
• Travel between work sites required. Must have reliable transportation and provide documentation of auto insurance and valid driver's license as required.

We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and comprehensive primary health care services for the entire community. MLCHC continually transforms our health care delivery system to improve the health of the communities we serve.

If you are searching for an opportunity to work in a collegial environment, serve others and learn new skills join us at Moses Lake Community Health Center where caring, welcoming, helpful, professional behaviors are the norm, not the exception.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution
• Dental
• Medical/Vision
• Flexible Spending/Health Reimbursement
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 8.5 Paid holidays per year
• Accrual based (PTO) paid time off per MLCHC policy

EEOC

For additional information contact:
Human Resources
Careers@mlchc.org