Public Health Nursing Consultant 1

Details

Client Name
Tennessee Department of Health

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Allied

Profession
Allied Health

Specialty
Public Health Program Coordinator

Job ID
35472660

Job Title
Public Health Nursing Consultant 1

Weekly Pay
$1672.77


Shift Details

Shift
Day - 7.5x5 - 08AM

Scheduled Hours
37


Job Order Details

Start Date
07/06/2026

End Date
06/30/2027

Duration
51 Week(s)


Job Description
Job Title: Public Health Nurse Consultant 1
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Health Care
Duration: Full-time
Shift: Regular Shift
Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM


Experience: Minimum 1 year in Health Information Management; Coding, and/or Medical Record abstraction experience
License: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Certifications: Master's degree (MSN) preferred


Must-Have:
Clinical background in High-Risk Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Labor/Delivery, Congenital Birth Defects, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, and/or Client/Child Health required


Description:
The Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Surveillance and Birth Defects Surveillance Programs are seeking a Public Health Nurse Consultant 1.
This is a full-time hybrid position that includes remote work and required in-office days (1-2 times per month).
Typical working hours: Monday - Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM CST, 37.5 hours per week.
Travel to the central office 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.
The focus will mainly be on reviewing and abstracting medical records.
Job duties will include the following:
Maintain status of all infant medical record requests.
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 compliance with confidentiality regulations at all times.
Submit service referrals to appropriate social services when indicated.
Work closely with the surveillance teams to identify issues and ensure data processes are complete and accurate.
Maintain partnerships with medical records office staff and provide feedback regarding process improvements.
Work independently, responsibly, and efficiently; problem-solve and communicate when needs arise.
Complete abstraction assignments on time with minimal supervision.
Attend weekly meetings with the teams.
Maintain ongoing education on developments in patient care, data management, and quality improvement.
Collaborate with program epidemiologists to ensure accuracy in data collection.
Partner with other programs on special projects and strategic planning.
Desired characteristics include strong attention to detail, reliability, good time management and organization, clear communication skills, teamwork, comfort using electronic medical records and data systems, confidentiality, critical thinking, adaptability, and dependability.


Client Details

Address
710 James Robertson Pkwy

City
Nashville

State
TN

Zip Code
37243


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