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. 

This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.

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.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: