Nurse Consultant
State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK
•Onsite
About The Position
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is seeking a Nurse Consultant to assist the Administrative Program Manager with day-to-day oversight and administration of staff activities related to Perinatal & Reproductive Health (PRH) grants. This role involves grant required quality improvement monitoring, communication with county staff on compliance, assisting with program review/site visit details, leading site visits and follow-ups, and leading staff meetings related to program reviews and other grant-required activities. The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM, located at the FSPS/Central Office, with a salary up to $80,236.00 based on education and experience.
Requirements
- Possession of a valid permanent 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)
- Three years of professional nursing experience
- Willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on quality improvement projects and/or grant compliance monitoring
Responsibilities
- Review materials for clinical accuracy for the State Level Information & Education Committee
- Assist with review of quarterly fee schedules for OSDH and contractors
- Assist with coordinating Comprehensive Program Reviews
- Participate as a site visit team member/team lead for administrative review and/or clinical review and chart audits
- Assess feedback from county staff after site visits and identify opportunities for clinical improvement
- Utilize qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate program effectiveness and clinical services in the FP and maternity programs and develop QA/QI projects to improve quality and efficiency
- Serve as subject matter expert for Nursing Service on clinical quality improvement project and quarterly chart audits related to family planning and maternity services
- Assist Nurse Manager with policy and procedure manual revisions/updates to maintain compliance with grant requirements and state laws/requirements
- Participate in development of federal grant applications as requested
- Participate in program evaluation to include analysis of problems and needed services
- Serve as subject matter expert on interpretation and application of agency and programmatic rules and policies
- Assist with case abstraction for MMRC Committee if needed
- Assist contractors with clinical questions and activities related to grant priorities, including serving as liaison with hospitals when indicated/contract monitoring to include approving invoices
- Assist with electronic health record questions/issues related to PRH programs and ensuring compliance with grant funding and evidence based clinical practice
- Collaborate with FSPS training coordinator to facilitate grant required training for all staff statewide providing direct health services
- Update and maintain PRH web pages and SharePoint site
- Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
- Other duties as assigned
- Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior
- Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
