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 endeavor 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 will 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 serve a critical function in the FIMR process by leading in-depth reviews of fetal and infant deaths. Investigations of deaths include 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 applicants 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, answers to supplemental questions, results of employment references, and other appropriate information. The committee will admit to the interview only those with the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the stated minimum qualifications.

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. After scoring, an email will be sent with instructions 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.

In support of the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to comply with CMS policy, it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record.

New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a FDA EUA approved vaccine or vaccine series as described by policy definitions. For applicants with a CMS clinical contraindication or sincerely held religious beliefs, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation.

Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear…