One of our clients in the government domain is seeking a Public Health Nurse Consultant. This is a full-time hybrid position that includes remote work and required in-office days (1-2 times per month) at the Central Office in Nashville, TN. Typical working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM CST, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Travel to the Central Office in Nashville, TN, is not reimbursable. The Public Health Nursing Consultant 1 will serve as a subject matter expert for both teams - Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Birth Defects - and will focus mainly on reviewing and abstracting medical records.
Public Health Nursing Consultant
Hybrid
710 James Robertson Parkway 7th Floor Andrew Johnson Tower Nashville, Tennessee 37243
12 Months
Job Duties
Maintain the status of all infant medical record requests in REDCap. Review assigned medical records (digital, electronic, and hard copies) and extract relevant information and required data variables. Review and abstract assigned electronic medical records. Cross-reference information from multiple sources to ensure abstracted data is complete and accurate. Perform data entry into the database for abstracted medical records. Review data entry by non-clinical staff to ensure clinical accuracy. Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times. Submit service referrals to appropriate social services when indicated. Work closely with the NAS and Birth Defects Surveillance Teams to identify issues and ensure data processes are complete and accurate. Maintain partnerships with medical records office staff and provide feedback as it relates to process improvements. Work independently, responsibly, and efficiently; problem-solving and communicating when needs are present. Complete abstraction assignments on time with minimal supervision. Attend weekly meetings with the NAS and TNBDSS teams. Maintain ongoing education on developments in patient care, data management, birth defects, healthy pregnancy, and quality improvement. Work closely with program epidemiologists to ensure the accuracy of data collection. Partner with other FHW programs within Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) on special projects and strategic planning.
Qualifications/Requirements
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master//'s degree (MSN) preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 1 year in Health Information Management, Coding, and/or Medical Record abstraction experience. Clinical background in High-Risk Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Labor/Delivery, Congenital Birth Defects, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and/or Maternal/Child Health required.
Additional Information
This position is supervised by the Public Health Nurse Consultant Manager. This position provides the opportunity to work from home and requires a minimum in-person commitment of at least two (2) days in the Nashville, TN, Central Office location. Applicants must be Tennessee residents.
Desired Characteristics
Strong attention to detail. Reliable and able to work independently. Good time management and organization. Clear communication skills. Team player. Comfortable using electronic medical records and data systems. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism. Critical thinker who follows guidelines accurately. Adaptable and open to learning. Collaborative and receptive to feedback. Dependable with meeting deadlines and attending required meetings.
