Job Description

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Job title: Public Health Nursing Consultant 1

Location: Nashville, Tennessee   

Duration: 12 months

Description:

Job duties will include: 

 

• Maintain status of all infant medical record requests in REDCap 

• Request, review, and collate infant and maternal medical records from facilities using a developed algorithm 

• Review and abstract assigned electronic medical records 

• Conduct case verification on all records received on NAS diagnoses using medical records 

• Perform data entry into REDCap for abstracted medical records 

• Maintain HIPAA compliance at all times 

• Submit service referrals to appropriate social services, when indicated 

• Work closely with the NAS Surveillance Team to identify issues and ensure data processes are complete and accurate 

• Maintain partnerships with medical records office staff and provide feedback as it relates to process improvements 

• Work independently, responsibly, and efficiently; problem-solving and communicating when needs are present 

• Complete abstraction assignments on time with minimal supervision 

• Attend weekly meetings with the TNBDSS team  

• Maintain ongoing education on developments in patient care, data management, birth defects, healthy pregnancy, and health equity 

• Work closely with program epidemiologists to ensure accuracy of data collection 

• Partnering with other FHW programs within Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN) on special projects and strategic planning 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• Education and experience requirements as part of this position classification 

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products, REDCap, and SharePoint preferred 

• Medical record abstraction experience preferred 

• Clinical experience in Neonatology/NICU required and knowledge/clinical experience with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome preferred 

 

 

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS 

• Strong attention to detail 

• Reliable and able to work independently 

• Good time management and organization 

• Clear communication skills 

• Team-player 

• Comfortable using electronic medical records and data systems 

• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism 

• Critical thinker who follows guidelines accurately 

• Adaptable and open to learning 

• Collaborative and receptive to feedback 

Dependable with meeting deadlines and attending required meetings