HEALTH PROGRAM SPECIALIST 2 - PART-TIME

State-of-Nevad; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State-of-Nevad's Division of Public and Behavioral Health in Carson City is seeking a Health Program Specialist II, RN, to coordinate maternal mortality case abstraction for the MMRC and AIM programs.

The role involves reviewing records, abstracting data from death and hospital records, coordinating with hospitals, and preparing detailed case narratives to support statewide maternal health initiatives. Supervisory duties may apply as needed.

Job description

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health is recruiting for a Health Program Specialist 2, Registered Nurse (RN), position within the Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) and Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Program in the Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health Section, located in Carson City within the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, Bureau of Child, Family, and Community Wellness. This position is funded through the ERASE Maternal Mortality (ERASE MM) federal grant and serves as the MMRC RN Case Abstractor. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating maternal mortality case abstraction activities, obtaining and reviewing relevant medical and non-medical records related to maternal death cases, and supporting the statewide Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Responsibilities include reviewing and abstracting information from death certificates, birth certificates, fetal death certificates, hospital and medical records, autopsy reports, and social service records; coordinating with hospitals and other facilities to obtain records; completing case abstractions within established timeframes; preparing detailed case narratives; and documenting clinical findings using the appropriate abstraction tools and CDC data systems. The position also supports implementation of the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) patient safety initiatives, presents completed case abstractions to the Maternal Mortality Review Committee, provides technical assistance and training as needed, supervises assigned staff, and collaborates with healthcare providers, hospitals, and community partners to improve maternal health outcomes through case review, quality improvement, and data-driven program activities.

Health Program Specialists plan, develop, implement, and evaluate health services and activities; conduct research and analyze health data and statistics; develop goals, objectives, program requirements and procedures; provide technical information regarding specialized health related conditions; and participate and provide support to various committees, advisory boards, and other work groups. Duties are related to one or more specialized health programs which operate on a statewide basis and focus on the prevention, early detection, treatment, education and tracking of data relevant to a specific communicable or chronic disease, maternal and child health, nutrition and other conditions which impact the health of under-served or target groups within the general population.Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health science, social or behavioral science or closely related field applicable to the program area and three years of professional health-related experience which included at least two of the following areas: researching, collecting and analyzing data and statistics, developing objectives, protocols and procedures; providing health education services to target groups or the general public; evaluating program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes to meet federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines; providing prevention, identification or treatment services to individuals or populations who have been diagnosed or are at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions; preparing grant applications and budgets and developing, preparing and administering contracts and reports related to health services; and/or investigation and prevention of communicable or chronic diseases; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health science, social or behavioral science, or closely related field and four years of professional experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and five years of professional experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Health Program Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.Research, collect, and analyze health data and statistics; identify health issues, trends, and prevalence of specific diseases and conditions; assess community, regional, and statewide needs and resources; develop recommendations for program development and expansion, resource allocation, and interventions for at-risk populations.

Develop objectives, protocols, and procedures for assigned health program areas; establish performance indicators and benchmarks to evaluate program effectiveness and accomplishment of desired outcomes; develop quality assurance measures to ensure adherence to federal, agency, or other standards and guidelines; establish program eligibility requirements and approve program participation and reimbursement for services as required.

Develop outreach strategies for target and at-risk populations; collaborate with individual community members and other public and private services and groups to develop and provide a community outreach coalition; serve on committees and represent the division on advisory boards to promote awareness and network with special interest groups.

Serve as a consultant and technical advisor in an assigned program specifically designed to provide prevention, identification and treatment services to individuals either diagnosed or at risk of contracting life and health threatening diseases and/or conditions; provide technical assistance to staff and service providers to ensure program activities comply with established regulations, policies, procedures and program parameters; visit service providers to establish and maintain provider networks, monitor compliance with program requirements, and develop and implement corrective action plans as required.

Promote statewide wellness through public education, outreach and coordination of preventive/specific health care services; conduct or assist in conducting public education, outreach campaigns and promotional activities to publicize disease prevention and health awareness; coordinate informational and educational conferences and meetings related to program area; develop educational and promotional materials, bulletins and newsletters as required; prepare press releases and public service announcements and legislative testimony as required.

Prepare funding requests and monitor expenditures; assist in preparing budgets; prepare grant applications to secure and maintain funding including writing and amending program descriptions and compiling required financial data; participate in planning and needs assessments for future funding cycles; develop, prepare, and administer agreements and contracts as required; prepare and submit narrative and statistical reports related to program activities as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general direction, incumbents at this level plan, organize and coordinate an assigned health program which is statewide in scope and supervise a small staff comprised of professional and/or technical personnel to include performance evaluations, work performance standards, scheduling, work assignment and review, training, and discipline; and may supervise administrative/clerical staff as assigned. Health Program Specialist II’s are distinguished from Health Program Specialist I’s by greater complexity of the program area, advanced level knowledge, skills and abilities required and supervisory responsibility for professional and/or technical staff. This is the supervisory level in the series.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of:

• program evaluation methods and techniques
• public health facilities, programs, and principles relevant to a specified health field such as nursing, nutrition, or other area
• medical standards of care as applied to the program area
• federal, State, and local public health organizations
• commonly prescribed medications, typical side effects and drug interactions applicable to the assigned health program
• development and implementation of program services and activities

Ability to:

• consult with colleagues, health care professionals, patients and others to provide technical expertise requiring advanced journey level experience and/or training
• plan, conduct and oversee statewide program activities including providing public health information, coordinating treatment of under-served patients and promoting health and wellness
• train, supervise and evaluate the performance of personnel as assigned