FIMR Investigator - Public Health Nurse

Overview

Make a Difference in Your Community

The Department of Public Health for St. Louis County Government is actively looking to hire a FIMR Investigator - Public Health Nurse to join their Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) team
. This role brings together key members of the community to review individual fetal and infant deaths in both St. Louis County and the City of St. Louis. The FIMR Investigator, FIMR program staff, and community partners will work together to develop and execute strategies to identify and address root level causes of fetal and infant deaths. FIMR aims to identify systems‑level factors that contributed to pregnancy or infant loss.

Multi-disciplinary teams meet regularly to review case summaries, discuss circumstances surrounding a death, and provide recommendations for community‑level change to prevent future fetal or infant deaths. The FIMR Investigator will lead in-depth reviews of fetal and infant deaths, including medical record abstraction, interpretation of clinical records, parental interviews, and preparation of de-identified case summaries.

This is a grant funded term position, funded by the State of Missouri. The contract period expires annually on May 31st. Annual renewal is expected; however it is not guaranteed.

• Abstract records including those from medical providers, prenatal care, labor and delivery, birth or pediatric visits, emergency medical services, hospitalization or emergency department visits, medical examiner or autopsy reports, or other related services.
• Prepare de-identified narrative case summaries of fetal and infant deaths for multi-disciplinary case review.
• Develop partnerships with medical providers, hospital staff, and other regional service providers to facilitate records requests and participation in case review or development of community‑level recommendations.
• Collaborate with FIMR Coordinator and Epidemiologist to facilitate partner meetings, identify systems‑level factors underlying fetal and infant deaths, and develop and implement recommendations for community‑level interventions.
• Engage with bereaved families through parental interviews to share the story of the loss and better understand the circumstances affecting the health of the mother and baby.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State of Missouri.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Preference may be given to applications with:
• Research background
• Public sector work experience
• Bereavement and/or counseling experience
• Maternal and child health experience

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant, including the recency and relevance of education and experience, responses to supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated, and any other appropriate information. The committee will admit to the interview only those with the most job‑related qualifications and may establish criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire.

Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

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