Registered Nurse - Young Parents Project (Miami, FL)

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Responsible to providing nursing care including an independent assessment of the health and well-being of the young mother and child. Ensures the establishment of a medical home and communicates with the family's medica provider as needed. Utilizes knowledge of infant development, attachment, early emotional development, parent-child relationships and the impact of trauma on the teen's willingness to access health care, the birth experience, and parenting. Educates about reproductive health, pre-post-natal care, nutrition, labor and delivery, child health and development, safety/injury prevention, and family planning. Provides observation and screening of baby's development. Responds to crisis situations in the home, to triage and coordinate with other mental health and/or medical providers as needed including emergency service to ensure the optimal health and safety of the young mother and baby. Works with providers in the community for appropriate treatment or referral for treatment, regarding perinatal and adolescent health, family planning, well-baby, sick child, and immunization visits. This position is required to transport project participants and their children in their personal vehicles to essential community services/appointments and supports/educates the teen during visits. Coordinates home visits as part of the professional team working with the Infant Mental Health Specialist, the Project Director and FSU Faculty. Participates in joint case reviews and team meetings to develop and coordinate goals for change for the teen and baby. Receives supervision/consultation regarding the Nurse's role in the Minding the Baby replication model. Ability to maintain accurate records. Documents within timeframes - work schedule, progress notes, screening and assessments, primary care and infant immunizations, and medical updates. Provides medical information in a timely manner for reports. Contributes to the development of manuals and training materials, particularly related to the medical needs of your families. Attends training to increase knowledge/skills as requests. Shares lessons learned from experience in working with teen parents and children with others in the field. Completes tasks as assigned by the Team Leader/Project Director. Co-Facilitate 20-Hour Breastfeeding Counselor Course and/or Partners for a Healthy Baby curriculum training virtually or in person.