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Health Program Specialist
$77k-98k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
2 Months Ago
State of Nebraska is Hiring a Health Program Specialist Near Lincoln, NE
The work we do matters!
Hiring Agency:
Health & Human Services - Agency 25 Location:
Lincoln Job Posting Hiring Rate:
$35.98 Classification Salary Range:
$35.98 - $53.05 Job Posting:
JR2024-00004240 Health Program Specialist - RN (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
03-15-2024 Job Description:
Job Description Summary The Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Our mission, “Helping people live better lives," provides the motivation to make a difference and that starts right here. Every individual within DHHS makes an impact; we want to elevate, engage, and empower those that choose to spend their energy making the world a little brighter.
We recognize that our teammates bring tremendous value to the State of Nebraska and that their vital work helps fulfill our mission. We support our staff by offering fantastic benefits, training and development opportunities for personal and professional growth, and a positive, team-oriented atmosphere.
We are looking for a skilled, detail oriented, Registered Nurse for the role of Health Program Specialist/RN. In this role you will be an integral part of our Public Health Division by acting as a key member of the Office of Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology.
You have the passion, we have the opportunities – let’s make a difference for Nebraskans
The Health Program Specialist-RN is a key member of the Office of Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology. They play a large role in both the Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) and Child Death Review Team’s (CDRT) success. This position works closely with CDRT team coordinator and MMRC team coordinator to ensure timely completion of record requests, records management, case abstraction, and data entry; manages preparations for team reviews, and finds efficiencies and improvements for programs overall.
One main function of this position is record requests and records management for the Maternal and Child Death Review Teams. They receive records requested, track request and receipt of all records using an internal database and organize physical and electronic records in accordance with Federal, State, and program-level data security rules. If needed, this position completes subpoenas for records requests, including coordination with leadership for signature and timelines.
The Health Program Specialist-RN, completes case abstraction for all maternal deaths, conducts comprehensive review of all pertinent records with completion of detailed abstraction tools and develops a written narrative summary for the review team. The Health Program Specialist-RN completes data entry using internal and national databases. The Health Program Specialist-RN is also charged with developing protocol for Maternal Mortality Informant Interviews. This position will pilot completed Informant Interview documents after they are developed; adjust as needed; complete additional informant interviews on an ongoing basis.
In addition, the Health Program Specialist-RN will be fully integrated by attending regular meetings and participating in projects at the Office of Maternal and Child Health Epidemiology, Lifespan Health Services Unit, Division of Public Health, and Department of Health and Human Services levels.
REQUIREMENTS: Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Nebraska and experience working as a professional Registered Nurse.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing, public health, social work, or other related field is preferred. Experience in the areas of obstetrics, pediatrics, public health, social services, forensics, or other related specialties is also preferred.
Pay Rate: $35.985/hour - $48.022/hour based on years of RN and LPN work experience.
Special qualifications or attributes include: excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, ability to manage time and meet deadlines, ability to use problem solving techniques, strong organizational skills.
Preferred skills include: Knowledge of maternal and child health topics and experience with case abstraction.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
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- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
- You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
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We encourage you to use the Search for Jobs feature to find jobs that are available in a particular location or a job that matches your work experience.
Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$77k-98k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/05/2024
WEBSITE
nebraska.gov
HEADQUARTERS
LINCOLN, NE
SIZE
15,000 - 50,000
FOUNDED
1995
CEO
PETE RICKETTS
REVENUE
$10B - $50B
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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About State of Nebraska
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