Nurse Consultant

Job Title Nurse Consultant Agency – Family Support & Prevention Service Location & Compensation FSPS/Central Office, Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). Salary up to $80,236.00, based on education and experience. Full Time. Responsibilities Assist the Program Manager with day-to-day oversight and administration of staff activities related to perinatal & reproductive health (PRH) grants, including grant‑required quality improvement monitoring. Communicate with county staff on compliance with grant requirements and assist team leads with program review/site visit details. Take the lead on site visits, follow up on site visit requirements, and lead staff meetings related to program reviews and other grant‑required activities. Review materials for clinical accuracy for the State Level Information & Education Committee. Assist with review of quarterly fee schedules for OSDH and contractors. Coordinate Comprehensive Program Reviews and participate as a site visit team member or team lead for administrative and/or clinical review and chart audits. Assess feedback from county staff after site visits and identify opportunities for clinical improvement. Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate program effectiveness and clinical services in the FP and maternity programs, developing QA/QI projects to improve quality and efficiency. Serve as subject matter expert for Nursing Service on clinical quality improvement projects and quarterly chart audits related to family planning and maternity services. Assist the Nurse Manager with policy and procedure manual revisions/updates to maintain compliance with grant requirements and state laws/requirements. Participate in development of federal grant applications as requested. Participate in program evaluation, including analysis of problems and needed services. Serve as subject matter expert on interpretation and application of agency and programmatic rules and policies. Assist with case abstraction for the MMRC Committee, if needed. Assist contractors with clinical questions and activities related to grant priorities, including serving as liaison with hospitals and approving invoices for contract monitoring. Assist with electronic health record questions/issues related to PRH programs and ensure compliance with grant funding and evidence‑based clinical practice. Collaborate with FSPS training coordinator to facilitate grant‑required training for all staff statewide providing direct health services. Update and maintain PRH web pages and SharePoint site. Be present in the office (this is an essential function of the job). Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse, or a registered nurse license recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Three (3) years of professional nursing experience. Willingness and ability to perform all job‑related travel normally associated with this position. Valid driver’s license. Background check required; must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications Experience working on quality improvement projects and/or grant compliance monitoring. Knowledge of agency policy; of state and federal regulations relevant to agency programs. Understanding of methods of management and planning and of supervisory principles and practices. Ability to administer programs and supervise personnel; maintain effective working relationships with others; and exercise good judgment in problem solving. Knowledge of public health problems, principles, and practices; group organization and leadership; community health organization; grant preparation. Ability to speak to the public; organize staff/partners and direct groups. Physical Demands & Work Environment Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate‑controlled conditions and moderate noise levels. Employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Must sit for long periods and use computers and phones daily. Employees must be willing to complete all job‑related travel. Presence in the office is an essential function of the job. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. #J-18808-Ljbffr