NBS Nurse Consultant

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

7h • $68,066 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree in nursing and/ or experience in Newborn Screening, Neonatal/Pediatric Nursing, and/or case management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed