Public Health Nurse III - CMARC Program Coordinator

Alamance County Government • Alamance County, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is currently grant-funded through per-member-per month payments tied to contracts between Medicaid, insurance companies, and local health departments. At this time, funding is secured through December 31, 2026. Join our team as the Lead Nurse Coordinator for the Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC) program, serving children ages 0–5 in Alamance County who are at increased risk for developmental delays or health challenges due to prematurity, congenital conditions, toxic stress, or complex family environments. In this leadership role, you will provide comprehensive, family-centered care management services to eligible children and families while guiding the daily work of two CMARC Social Workers through mentoring, caseload assignment, and annual performance evaluations. Working closely with the Care Management Nursing Supervisor and the multidisciplinary Care Management Team, you will help shape program operations, strengthen community partnerships, and promote an optimal level of functioning for each child by ensuring high-quality, coordinated, family-centered care. The CMARC program coordinates medical, nutritional, educational, social, and emotional services to ensure children receive the support needed for a healthy start. Care Managers work closely with private providers and community partners to strengthen family stability and promote long-term well-being.

Requirements

• Associate degree required; supplemented by two years of experience as a registered nurse.
• A current license to practice as a registered nurse (North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing is preferred).
• Valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to deal tactfully with others, appraise complex situations, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work in partnership with patients, families, and service providers to gather essential information and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to accurately record services rendered and interpret or explain records, reports, and medical instructions.
• Considerable knowledge of public health principles, practices, and their application in community-based settings.
• Adequate computer skills for communication, electronic documentation, and accessing patient information systems.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and techniques used in public health, including obtaining health histories and performing physical assessments to identify deviations from normal.
• Considerable knowledge of available community resources and organizations, with the ability to coordinate services based on patient and family needs.
• General understanding of current social and economic issues affecting public health, including health disparities and their impact on families and young children.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a lead or supervisor
• Overseeing and running programs
• Experience in budgeting

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, develop care plans, coordinate services, facilitate referrals, and provide ongoing evaluation for children and families.
• Offer counseling, advocacy, and guidance to help families navigate medical, educational, social, and emotional needs.
• Provide services in homes, physician practices, and community settings to meet program goals and Medicaid requirements.
• Utilize multiple electronic medical records and state systems to document care and track program outcomes.
• Collect and analyze program data, contribute to performance improvement, and assist with policy and procedure updates.
• Support onboarding and training for new staff and students; collaborate with nursing leadership and medical directors.
• Provide care management for hospitalized Medicaid-enrolled children ages 0–5 as they transition back to the home environment.
• Assist with outbreak investigations and emergency response activities as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree