Clinical Coordinator

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Purpose and Objectives:

Responsible for providing direct nursing care and public health services to individuals, families and the community for Montgomery County.

Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Requirements:

1. High school diploma or other equivalent
2. Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred
3. Three years of nursing experience
4. Two years in grant management or public health program coordination preferred

Certifications / Licenses:

1. Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Knowledge of public health and community nursing practices
2. Displays excellent grant reporting and compliance, budgeting and project management skills
3. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and public health software
4. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
5. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
6. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
7. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
8. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
9. Strong written and verbal communication skills
10. Problem solving and critical thinking skills
11. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
12. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm and courteous manner with the general public and employees
13. Attention to detail

Job Competencies: Essential Functions include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Administers immunizations, medications and treatments as prescribed

Conducts health assessments, screenings and physical exams

Provides nursing care in communicable disease control, maternal/child health, family planning and chronic disease management

Collects and manages lab specimens, interpret results and follows up with patients as needed

Educates patients and families on health conditions, treatment plans and preventive care

Offers counseling and referrals for services such as nutrition, mental health, substance use and family support

Participates in community health programs, health fairs and emergency response efforts

Provides home visits as part of health promotion activities

Maintains accurate and confidential patient records using electronic health systems

Documents services in compliance with departmental, state and federal guidelines

Reports communicable diseases and other public health concerns as required by law

Researches available nursing and public health-related grants at the federal, state and private levels

Collaborates with leadership to assess funding needs and prepare grant applications and proposals

Develops timelines, budgets and objectives for grant projects

Monitors grant expenditures and ensures compliance with all reporting and fiscal requirements

Oversees implementation of grant-funded programs and projects

Coordinates with internal teams and external partners to achieve grant deliverab les

Ensures project goals align with the countys public health priorities and strategic plan

Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of grant activity and performance metrics

Prepares and submits required reports to funding agencies on time

Assists with internal audits and evaluations of grant-funded programs

Serves as liaison between nursing/public health staff and grant funding agencies

Trains and supports staff on grant-specific procedures and compliance

Represents the department at local, regional and state-level meetings as needed

Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances

Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary

Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures

Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed

Protects and mai