Job Description
Position Title:
Perinatal Nurse Consultant
Reports to:
Executive Director
Reporting to this position: None
Classification: Part-time, Non-Exempt, Hourly
Compensation: $40 per hour
Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the assigned program(s).
Ensures that the contract deliverables are met and that relationships are wellmaintained with clients.
Responsibilities
1. Manages the deliverables schedule and ensures that all contract requirements are
met or exceeded.
2. Liaises between the client, CPN staff and other constituents on the progress of
challenges of implementing the program(s).
3. Provides; clinical expertise, consultation, and technical assistance to professionals,
paraprofessionals, and others on issues related to perinatal and neonatal health.
4. Represent the organization on site visits to hospitals, health clinics and health plans
to discuss the CMQCC, CPQCC and CPeTS data and other materials and data
generated by State of California, Maternal Child Health Division
5. Represent the organization on taskforces related to breastfeeding, perinatal care and
other areas of interest to the organization
6. Critically reviews, edits, and make recommendations for educational material or other
tools useful for perinatal quality improvement
7. Develops professional education opportunities for those who care for pregnant
women and newborns by assessing community needs, conducts surveys and recruits
speakers - assuring all required elements for the provision of continuing education units
are met
8. Participates in the development of perinatal guidelines and education modules
9. Keeps current in perinatal healthcare issues and practices
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10. Assists the Executive Director and other staff on assignments as required
Qualifications/Requirements
1. Current California Registered Nurse license required
2. Bachelor’s Degree required, Masters preferred
3. Minimum five years current perinatal clinical experience
4. Experience in project management and/or quality improvement desired
5. Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively present written and verbal
information
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office
7. Ability to travel within Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego/Imperial Counties as
needed, valid driver’s license and proof of insurance
The following electronically submitted documentation is required for interested
applicants:
 Letter of interest addressing qualifications/experience
 Curriculum vitae, including current email address
Required documentation and/or requests for information should be addressed to:
Tracy Esquivel
Community Perinatal Network
tracy@perinatalnetwork.org
(714)921-9766
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
9/5/2014
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