Public Health Nursing Consultant 1

Public Health Nursing Consultant 1-Hybrid

Public Health Nursing Consultant 1-Hybrid-Nashville TN Location: Nashville, TN 37243 (Hybrid – TN residents only) Project Duration: 12 months contract Pay Rate: $36/hr. on W2

About the Role

This position is with the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Surveillance Program within the Family Health and Wellness Division at the Tennessee Department of Health. The Public Health Nursing Consultant 1 will serve as a subject matter expert on Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. The role will mainly focus on reviewing, verifying, and abstracting infant and maternal medical records. The candidate will work closely with the NAS Surveillance Team and program epidemiologists to ensure accurate data collection and reporting. This is a hybrid role with remote flexibility and required in-office days at the Nashville Central Office.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and abstract electronic medical records for NAS surveillance
• Request, review, and collate infant and maternal medical records
• Conduct case verification for NAS diagnoses using medical records
• Perform data entry and maintain records in RED Cap
• Ensure HIPAA compliance and data confidentiality at all times
• Work closely with medical records offices and internal surveillance teams
• Submit referrals to social services when appropriate
• Attend weekly team meetings and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Support ongoing public health and CYSHCN program initiatives and strategic projects

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Clinical experience in Neonatology/NICU required
• Knowledge or experience with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome preferred
• Medical record abstraction experience preferred
• Familiarity with RED Cap, SharePoint, and MS Office preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Comfortable working with electronic medical records and healthcare data systems

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