NBS Nurse Consultant

** Job Posting Title
** NBS Nurse Consultant
** Agency
* * 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
** Supervisory Organization
** 340 Screening & Special Services
** Job Posting End Date
** Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
** Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
**** Full/Part-Time
** Full time
** Job Type
** Regular
* * Compensation
* * The salary for this position is up to $68,065.80 based on education and experience.#
** 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!!!

We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive  for all eligible employees.
* Generous state paid  to help cover insurance premiums.
* A wide choice of  with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
* Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
* 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**:
Oklahoma City - 123 Robert S Kerr Avenue
** Salary**: up to $68,065.80, based on education and experience
** Full Time /Part Time**:
Full Time
** Work Schedule**:
Monday – Friday
** Primary Hours**: 8-5
** Position Summary
** This position will provide case management to all infants and families across Oklahoma for children with an out-of-range newborn screen result.
** Position Responsibilities/

Essential Functions:

** Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Coordinate daily case management for newborns screened for 54+ metabolic disorders through the Newborn Screening Program (NBS), a statuary program for all newborns statewide.
* Independently plan, organize, and complete complex assignments and tailor detailed care plans applicable to the individualized nature of each condition for infants that are at high risk for rapid status change, cognitive delay and death secondary to an abnormal screen.
* Manage case files and track testing results for all abnormal screenings, including unsatisfactory screens.
* Consult with hospitals and health care providers to ensure appropriate follow-up treatments are scheduled and received.
* Mentor health care providers and families of newborns with abnormal screenings to ensure that appropriate teaching and education is provided to parents regarding results.
* Provide technical direction and supervise follow through of instructions with subordinate and apprentice staff with the NBS.
* Provide technical support for physicians and other medical professionals related to newborn metabolic screening.
* Adhere to time critical schedules and provide specialized knowledge related to disease process.
* Coordinate with follow up specialists and nurses to ensure appropriate follow up for newborns having abnormal screenings.
* Lead/facilitate specialty workgroup meetings as assigned.
* Provide NBS education to stakeholders and at community events as needed.
* Being present in the office is an essential function of the job.
* Other duties as assigned.
** Education and Experience
** Possession of a valid 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 2 years of experience as a registered nurse. A bachelor’s degree in nursing and/ or experience in Newborn Screening, Neonatal/Pediatric Nursing, and/or case management is preferred.
** Valued Knowledge, skills and abilities
** This position requires specialized knowledge of the newborn screening process, diseases, and complex…