Maternal Care RN Consultant

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking a Maternal Care Registered Nurse Consultant to provide clinical, operational, and regulatory expertise for the Mississippi OB System of Care. The consultant will be responsible for participating in Maternal Center Inspection Teams, conducting maternal chart reviews, and assisting in the development and refinement of the statewide Maternal Care Plan and associated policies. The primary goal is to improve Maternal Levels of Care by ensuring alignment with evidence-based practices and regulatory standards. This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid with a total contract value not to exceed 60,000 dollars, and it may be renewed for one-year periods for a cumulative term of up to five years, pending the appropriation of funds by the Mississippi State Legislature. To be eligible, bidders must be registered to do business in Mississippi and possess a current, unrestricted RN license from a compact state with Mississippi eligibility. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required, while a master's degree in a related field and experience in high-acuity maternal care settings are strongly preferred. Vendors must have at least five years of experience providing similar services. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Required submission documents include a W9, Mississippi Secretary of State documentation, a current RN license, and a Certificate of Insurance. Bids must be submitted electronically through the MSDH OpenGov Procurement portal by December 1, 2026.