Public Health Nursing Consultant 1

Job Title: Public Health Nursing Consultant - Hybrid

Duration (Contract): 12 Months

Client Location: Nashville TN 37243

Location Preference: Hybrid

Job Description:

As a Public Health Nursing Consultant you will serve as a subject matter expert for both teams - Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Birth Defects and will focus mainly on reviewing and abstracting medical records.

Job duties will include:

• Maintain status of all infant medical record requests in REDCap
• 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 database for abstracted medical records
• Review data entry by non-clinical staff to ensure clinical accuracy
• Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times
• Submit service referrals to appropriate social services when indicated
• Work closely with the NAS and Birth Defects Surveillance Teams 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 NAS and TNBDSS teams
• Maintain ongoing education on developments in patient care data management birth defects healthy pregnancy and quality improvement
• 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

• Required Skills Experiences Education and Competencies:
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) masters degree (MSN) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year in Health Information Management; Coding and/or Medical Record abstraction experience.
• Clinical background in High-Risk Obstetrics Pediatrics Labor/Delivery Congenital Birth Defects Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and/or Maternal/Child Health required

• Strong attention to detail
• Reliable and able to work independently
• Good time management 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

The hourly range for roles of this nature are $35.00 to $45.00/hr. Rates are heavily dependent on skills experience location and industry.

cyberThink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.