Nursing Program Coordinator - Jefferson County Department of Health
About The Position
The Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking a Nursing Program Coordinator to serve as the department’s Electronic Medical Records (EMR) liaison and super user. The role supports and oversees EMR use by troubleshooting problems, setting up employee access, and reviewing and auditing records for compliance. The coordinator also develops, implements, and evaluates nursing protocols for pediatric and adult primary care and family planning programs. The position includes supervisory responsibilities such as orienting new employees, training current employees involved in patient care, assigning work to subordinates, and reviewing work for compliance with policies and procedures. The coordinator plans and implements clinical protocols and staff training, assesses staff performance and clinic practices, conducts quality assurance reviews, provides technical support for electronic clinical databases, coordinates with EMR vendors, and supervises staff.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Alabama.
- Experience providing training to clinic or healthcare staff.
- Experience developing, reviewing, revising, or updating clinical or healthcare policies, procedures, protocols, or processes.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and implement protocols for assigned healthcare programs by reviewing clinical standards and practices and attending training on healthcare practices and technology.
- Develop training materials, programs, and courses for clinical and support staff based on clinical workflow and current practices.
- Assess staff job performance by reviewing performance, medical charts, and clinic reports for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with relevant nursing and clinical requirements.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews and audits of medical charts to determine compliance.
- Provide technical support for electronic databases that support clinical care, including troubleshooting, coordinating with agency staff or vendors, setting up accounts, testing processes or workflows, and training staff.
- Serve as liaison with EMR vendors by reporting issues and following up to ensure resolution.
- Supervise staff by assigning and distributing work, directing duties, monitoring progress, and providing feedback and training.
- Provide orientation for new employees and training for existing employees involved in patient care activities.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
- Paid holidays
- Sick leave
- Vacation leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
