What You'll Be Doing

Join #TeamWake as a Public Health Nurse!

The Child Fatality Prevention Team is looking for a Part-Time Nurse Review Coordinator.

The purpose of the Child Fatality Prevention Team (CFPT) is to:
1. Identify deficiencies in the delivery of services to children and families by public agencies;
2. Make and carry out recommendations for changes that will prevent future child deaths; and
3. Promote understanding of the causes of child deaths.

Local CFPTs and state agencies use CFPT review findings to determine trends, target prevention strategies, identify family and community needs, and support community agencies in their services for children and families. Local team recommendations are forwarded to the state team in order to make recommendations to the task force.
The role of the CFPT Nurse Review Coordinator is to coordinate the Wake County CPFT, working with community leaders to maintain and enhance the review team. Develop partnerships with child health and safety organizations and help facilitate group collaboration.

This position is responsible for:

• Work closely with the Chair of the CFPT in a supportive assistant chair role
• Collect, review and analyze case information to create written summaries for team meetings
• Obtain and update mortality and morbidity data
• Complete and submit required state reports and maintain electronic logs of all cases reviewed. Ensure that the team operates according to protocols as defined by the team and/or law
• Recruit and orient new team members
• Develop and maintain relationships with core team member agencies
• Schedule and Attend state child fatality review team meetings monthly as well as quarterly regional meetings
• Prepare presentations and written materials as needed
• Serve as a liaison to the state office and other agencies as needed

**Please note that this position is part-time, hybrid. The work schedule may vary but max work hours is 20 hours/week. More schedule details discussed at time of interview**

NOTE: Upon acceptance of employment you acknowledge that (i) if you work in the Health Clinics and Public Health Division, influenza immunization is a condition of initial and continued employment, subject to compliance with federal law, (ii) actively supports and participates in department emergency preparedness and response activities, which may include temporary changes in responsibilities and working hours.

About Our Team

Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is the consolidation of programs and services that include social services, public health, job search assistance, child support, and transportation. Our mission, in partnership with the community, is to facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents. In addition to our numerous standard programs, Wake County Health and Human Services (WCHHS) is engaged in a number of special initiatives that are impacting services and programs throughout our entire agency. Whether legislated down from the changing regulations on the Federal or State level or bubbling up from the entrepreneurial spirit of our staff, you can always look forward to Wake County Health and Human Services implementing new and exciting enhancements to our services and programs.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing
• No specific experience required
• RN - Registered Nurse - North Carolina Board of Nursing or Compact state
• BPT - Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
• AED - Automated External Defibrillator
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Pediatric nursing experience

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• RN license in NC
• Minimum of Associates degree in Nursing ADN
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good knowledge of community health program development, and human service systems involved in child and adolescent health
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and decision-making skills
• Demonstrates high degree of adaptability and organizational skills
• Ability to work with various platforms including Microsoft Suite
• Ability to navigate medical records
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with community partners
• Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions, and actively work to resolve the issues

About This Position

Location: Human Services Center Sunnybrook Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Temporary

Work Schedule: 20h/week max

Hiring Range: 28.92-39.04

Market Range: 28.92 - 49.16

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/5/2024

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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