Nurse Consultant

Job Posting Title

Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Location: FSPS/Central Office

Salary: up to $80,236.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday

Primary Hours: 8-5

Position Description:

This position functions under the direct supervision of the Administrative Program Manager, Perinatal & Reproductive Health (PRH) Division. Responsibilities for this position include assisting the Program Manager with day-to-day oversight and administration of staff activities related to PRH grants, grant required quality improvement monitoring, communication with county staff on compliance with grant requirements, assisting team leads with program review/site visit details, taking the lead on site visits, follow-up on site visit requirements, leading staff meetings related to program reviews and other grant required activities. 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Review materials for clinical accuracy for the State Level Information & Education Committee

• Assist with review of quarterly fee schedules for OSDH and contractors

• Assist with coordinating Comprehensive Program Reviews 

• Participate as a site visit team member/team lead for administrative review 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 and develop QA/QI projects to improve quality and efficiency

• Serve as subject matter expert for Nursing Service on clinical quality improvement project and quarterly chart audits related to family planning and maternity services

• Assist 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 to include 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 MMRC Committee if needed

• Assist contractors with clinical questions and activities related to grant priorities, including serving as liaison with hospitals when indicated/contract monitoring to include approving invoices.

• Assist with electronic health record questions/issues related to PRH programs and ensuring 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

• Being present in the office is an essential function of this job

• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as a registered nurse as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing or Registered Nurse License recognized by the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) and three years of professional nursing experience.

Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.

• All applicants are subject to a background check and 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. 

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of agency policy; of state and federal regulations relevant to agency programs; of methods of management and planning and of supervisory principles and practices.  Ability is required to administer programs and supervise personnel; to maintain effective working relationships with others; and to exercise good judgment in the solution of problems. Knowledge of public health problems, principles and practices; of group organization and leadership; of community health organization; of grant preparation.  Ability is required to speak to the public; to organize staff/partners and direct groups.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.  This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position.

Being present at 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.

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