Public Health Nursing Consultant 1

Job Description

Job 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 timemanagement 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