Public Health Nursing Consultant 1

Job title: Public Health Nursing Consultant 1

Location:Nashville, Tennessee

Duration: 12months

Description:

Job duties will include:

• Maintain status of all infant medical record requests in REDCap

• Request, review, and collate infant and maternal medical records from facilities using a developed algorithm

• Review and abstract assigned electronic medical records

• Conduct case verification on all records received on NAS diagnoses using medical records

• Perform data entry into REDCap for abstracted medical records

• Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times

• Submit service referrals to appropriate social services, when indicated

• Work closely with the NAS Surveillance Team 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 TNBDSS team

• Maintain ongoing education on developments in patient care, data management, birth defects, healthy pregnancy, and health equity

• Work closely with program epidemiologists to ensure accuracy of data collection

• Partnering with other FHW programs within Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) on special projects and strategic planning

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and experience requirements as part of this position classification

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, REDCap, and SharePoint preferred

• Medical record abstraction experience preferred

• Clinical experience in Neonatology/NICU required and knowledge/clinical experience with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome preferred

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