Public Health Nurse/clinical case management (Hybrid)

Description

• The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is accepting applications for a contract Public Health Nurse Consultant 2 position in the Department of Health, Division of Family Health and Wellness. This position will provide clinical case management with Newborn Screening Follow-up. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide case management and follow-up for newborns and children with abnormal or questionable newborn screening, hearing screening, and critical congenital heart disease results. 
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers, parents, and tertiary care centers by responding to inquiries, providing case information, and coordinating follow-up activities. 
• Follow established pediatric case management protocols and seek guidance as needed to ensure quality patient care and program compliance. 
• Collaborate with nurse educators and healthcare facilities to identify educational needs and support training initiatives related to newborn screening and pediatric case management. 
• Assist in the development, review, and revision of program policies, procedures, and workflow improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Education and Experience: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of four years of professional registered nursing experience.
• Substitution of Experience for Education: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with a diploma in registered nursing from an accredited school of nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and three years of professional registered nursing experience; OR currently licensed as a Registered Nurse with a graduate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and two years of professional registered nursing experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines 
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare providers, healthcare facilities, and multidisciplinary teams 
• Knowledge of pediatric care coordination, newborn screening, or public health programs
• Knowledge of and experience working within the State of Tennessee environment 
• Experience with case management, quality improvement, or program coordination 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data management systems 
• Location: Hybrid with in-person meetings as needed; some in-state travel required; Tennessee residency preferred
• Hours: Fulltime/37.5 hours per week

“Cleo Consulting is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled)”