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!!!

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

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

This position will provide case management to all infants and families across Oklahoma for children with an out-of-range newborn screen result.

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.

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.

This position requires specialized knowledge of the newborn screening process, diseases, and complex medical interventions. Ability is…