What are the responsibilities and job description for the Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) Navigator position at Macon County Health Department?
Company Overview
The Macon County Health Department is a Certified Local Health Department that provides clinical and social preventive services for all ages through the operation of various programs, services, and partnerships. Our vision is to lead Macon County to be one of the healthiest counties in Illinois and our mission is to promote the health and healthy practices of all residents of Macon County.
Summary
Better Birth Outcomes – Comprehensive (BBO-C) provides pregnant, and parenting clients with direct, comprehensive, 1:1 nursing assessments and assistance to connect and engage with desired services and understand the importance of a medical home. The Nurse Navigator provides a comprehensive nursing assessment and any immediate nursing intervention necessary. Navigators provide follow-up to dyads (pregnant and postpartum individuals and their infants), helping to connect families to needed supports available in the community. Navigators help the client meet their family’s health and wellness goals and promote the reduction of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.
Responsibilities
- The Nurse Navigator provides a comprehensive nursing assessment and any immediate nursing intervention necessary.
- Navigators provide follow-up to dyads (pregnant and postpartum individuals and their infants), helping to connect families to needed supports available in the community.
- Navigators help the client meet their family’s health and wellness goals and promote the reduction of maternal and infant morbidity and mortality.
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood, Social Work, Health Studies, Psychology, or related field.
- Experience preferred in child, family, or community services.
If you are passionate about making a difference in community health and have the skills to guide individuals through their healthcare journey, we invite you to apply for the Navigator position at the Macon County Health Department today!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $49,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Public Health
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Decatur, IL 62521 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Decatur, IL 62521: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $49,600
