Registered Nurse - Maternal Care (Hybrid, Part-Time)

As a Registered Nurse - Maternal Care at Galileo, your primary responsibilities include delivering comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care through in-home visits and virtual consultations, collaborating with a team of healthcare providers to ensure seamless care for patients, performing essential clinical procedures like Non-Stress Tests and phlebotomy, and educating patients on their care plans to improve adherence to treatments.

To qualify for the Registered Nurse - Maternal Care role at Galileo, you must possess an active RN licensure in New Mexico and have at least three years of clinical nursing experience, including a minimum of one year in an acute care setting. Ideally, candidates should have at least one year of obstetric experience, whether in an office or inpatient environment.

The hybrid work model for the Registered Nurse - Maternal Care position at Galileo allows you to engage in both in-home nursing visits and virtual consultations. This flexibility means you'll spend 60-80% of your time delivering care directly in the community while utilizing virtual tools for follow-up visits, care coordination, and collaboration with your team.

Galileo offers competitive pay for the Registered Nurse - Maternal Care position, with earnings starting at $46/hour and premium rates of $55/hour for specific circumstances. Other benefits include mileage reimbursement for home visits, opportunities for career development, and the ability to work in a dynamic, mission-driven team focused on improving maternal health equity.

The culture at Galileo is centered around patient-first care and interdisciplinary collaboration. As a Registered Nurse in maternal care, you'll work alongside healthcare leaders who are committed to tackling disparities in maternal health. You'll find an environment that supports innovation and values a holistic approach to patient care, empowering you to make a significant impact on the lives of your patients.

In responding to this question, highlight specific instances from your clinical experience that reflect your knowledge and hands-on practice in prenatal and postnatal care. Mention the types of patients you've cared for and any unique challenges you've overcome to optimize health outcomes.

Discuss your techniques for patient education, emphasizing clear communication, empathetic listening, and tailored teaching methods. Explain how you ensure patients understand their care plans and feel supported throughout their healthcare journey.

Share specific strategies you’ve used in the past to foster effective teamwork, such as regular communication, leveraging each team member’s strengths, or utilizing technology to facilitate discussions and care coordination.

Illustrate your proficiency in essential clinical assessments relevant to maternal nursing, such as non-stress tests, vaccine administration, and conducting thorough maternal health evaluations. Provide examples that showcase your competency and comfort level with these procedures.

Discuss the various methods you employ to keep updated with best practices, such as attending professional training sessions, participating in relevant webinars, reading recent maternal health research, or collaborating with peers in the field.

Explain your personal strategies such as time management skills, prioritization techniques, and stress-relief practices. Specific examples that demonstrate your experience in high-pressure situations will be beneficial.

Address this question by explaining your approach to understanding the patient’s barriers, discussing the importance of adherence, and customizing support based on their individual needs and circumstances.

Share a specific scenario where you faced a challenging patient interaction, detailing how you approached the situation, the skills you employed to resolve it, and the outcome of that encounter.

Discuss your insights on factors such as access to comprehensive care, education, social determinants of health, and emotional support as pivotal to enhancing maternal health outcomes for patients.

This is your chance to communicate your alignment with Galileo’s mission. Discuss your passion for maternal healthcare, your enthusiasm for working in a team-driven environment, and how your values resonate with the goal of addressing disparities in maternal health.