Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $32.90/hour

Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Nurse

Albany County Public Health is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Maternal Child Health Home Visiting Nurse to join our supportive and collaborative team. This position offers a family-friendly schedule that promotes flexibility, professional autonomy, and a strong worklife balance.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including a generous paid holiday schedule covering most major holidays, as well as opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

This role supports the implementation of the public health Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-Visiting (MECSH) program, Wyoming Hand in Hand , delivering evidence-based home visiting services to improve maternal and child health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based maternal and child health home visiting services to pregnant women and families through the MECSH program, Wyoming Hand in Hand

• Serve in a field-based nursing role, spending approximately 5075% of work time in home and community settings

• Build trusted, supportive relationships with families to promote healthy pregnancies, child development, and positive parenting practices

• Independently schedule and conduct home visits, supporting flexibility and autonomy in managing daily workloads

• Complete health assessments, screenings, education, and referrals tailored to individual family needs

• Participate in outreach activities, immunization clinics, and Public Health Emergency Preparedness efforts as needed

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary public health team and community partners to ensure comprehensive, coordinated family support

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reporting in accordance with program and public health standards

• Participate in mandatory training, which may occasionally require overnight travel, as well as ongoing continuing education and program development

• Uphold confidentiality, ethical standards, and culturally responsive care in all interactions

Qualifications

• Wyoming Registered Nurse (RN) license, or ability to obtain licensure within 30 days of hire (required)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

• Experience in pediatric, maternal/child health, home visiting, and/or public health preferred

• Strong computer and electronic documentation skills

• Ability to work independently with strong communication and interpersonal skills when collaborating with families, coworkers, and community partners

• Demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships, exercise sound judgment, and apply effective problem-solving skills

• BLS/CPR for Healthcare Professionals certification (required)

• Valid drivers license with a satisfactory driving record

Physical & Special Requirements

• Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition clients as needed

• Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, including to off-site clinics and classes

• Ability to restrain clients for treatment, climb stairs to patient homes, and drive extended distances

• Willingness to travel within the state and attend out-of-state or national conferences as requested

• Ability to work occasional evenings, nights, and/or weekends when public health needs require it (typically related to special events, training, or public health response)

Conditions of Employment

As a condition of employment, the successful applicant will be required to complete an Employee Health Assessment, which includes verification of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases. Applicants found to be non-immune will be required to receive appropriate vaccinations unless medically contraindicated. Annual influenza vaccination is also recommended unless medically contraindicated.

A background check, including fingerprinting, will be completed for all successful applicants through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

**This position is grant-funded through the Wyoming Department of Health and the Department of Family Services**