Public Health Nurse Consultant

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion-we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH):

The Indiana Department of Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and safety of all Hoosiers so that they can reach their optimal health regardless of where they live, learn, work, or play.

Role Overview:

The Public Health Nurse Consultant position will serve to advance and improve public health initiatives pertaining to women, children, and family health services. This position promotes a collaborative relationship with appointed stakeholders (birthing facilities, hospitals, community partners, and other public health entities) to assist with identifying opportunities to strategize, promote, and prioritize risk appropriate care as determined by national and state level data, evidence-based practices, and professional organizations (including but not limited to Associate of Women's Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and American College of Obstetrician and Gynecologist (ACOG). The Public Health Nurse Consultant will address quality data related to practice bundles, assist with education and training, support perinatal leaders, and monitor health initiatives that directly impact maternal and infant mortality in Indiana. This position will actively engage, through collaborative opportunities with IDOH leadership, MCH team members, and key stakeholders, to facilitate programs that directly promote the mission, goals, and objectives, as defined by the Indiana Department of Health.

Salary Statement:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Coordinate community health care programs which may involve working with health departments, schools, clinics, public and private childcare facilities, abused or neglected children, home health agencies and rural health care services to improve quality of services.

• Work with community physicians and health care professionals to establish improved reporting and communication between the medical provider community and the state agency staff.

• Coordinate other programs such as school health, migrant health, health promotion and disease prevention programs for children and adults.

• Work in collaboration with other health and social service providers to facilitate the delivery of health and development services.

• Review medical records and provides professional medical opinions and recommendations.

• Visit patients to assess the medical needs, monitor for signs of distress and develop recommendations on how to address any identified needs or concerns.

• Follow up on clients and patients to ensure recommendations are followed and medical needs are addressed.

• Act as a liaison between state agency and community partners to facilitate communication/ collaboration and ensure health and medical needs are being addressed.

• Assist in developing diagnostic and treatment plans for clients/patients.

• May provide consultation on communicable disease control and screenings.

• Arrange and conduct in-service and/or continuing education programs.

• Analyze and report on relevant health data.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

Registered Nurse (RN) license, active within the state of Indiana.

Additionally, the ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either

• a Bachelor's Degree with 1+ years of experience, or
• an Associate's Degree with 3+ years of experience applying the below, outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role.

Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience.

• Extensive knowledge of nursing practices and consultant role in a specialized program area.

• Advanced knowledge of current developments in public health and in a special clinical area.

• Extensive knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to specialized program areas.

• Working knowledge of the operation of the different agencies receiving consultation such as public schools, community and governmental organizations and a variety of health agencies.

• Working knowledge of diseases and conditions which adversely affect health.

• Working knowledge of state and federal departments and agencies which have programs or services affecting health and welfare of citizens.

• Extensive knowledge of record keeping, problem identification methods, program planning, consultation methods and research methods

• Ability to present health care awareness and prevention programs to various community agencies.

• Ability to prepare accurate, detailed reports, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships with agency staff, the medical community, various governmental agencies, and family members.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities

• Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid new parent leave

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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