Nurse Coordinator PHN10

DUTIES: Under the direction of the PHN12 Nursing Manager, coordinator plays a leadership role in assessing and training on maternal/infant mortality and morbidity.  Performs and implements health education, prevention, and control measures according to Healthy Start Systems protocols.  In line with Healthy People 2030/Health of Boston report identifies patterns, provides education and outreach as needed for successful outcomes for maternal child health.

 

• Ensures equitable approach to maternal and child health that incorporates BPHC racial justice principles.

• Assists with development of data collections tools and ensures complete and accurate collection of data.

• Plays a key role in maternal child health related activities. Provides education and outreach on maternal child health issues to health care providers, agencies, and community groups throughout the city. Acts as a resource on maternal health child related issues for Healthy Start Systems and other BPHC staff, non-BPHC providers, and community groups.
• Supervises subordinates as required.
• Assists in orientation of new staff and staff development programs.
• Identifies or develops maternal child health resources.
• Provides nursing support for Healthy Start Systems such as clinical assessments, growth and development and program protocols.
• Participates in and provides clinical support for special projects and initiatives as requested.
• Participates in staff conferences, research activities, and meetings with community based or other agencies as requested.
• Collaborates with others throughout BPHC and birthing providers to address health disparities in maternal child health.
• May be required to perform duties of other nurses.
• Performs other duties as required.