Newborn Screen Coordinator, Registered Nurse

The Newborn Screen Coordinator is responsible for ensuring efficient, immediate, and consistent follow-up of all newborns in the Community Health Clinic (CHC) catchment area following notification by the Indiana State Department of Health Newborn Screening Laboratory.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Clinical/Nursing Functions

• Maintains a consistent and orderly process for tracking newborns referred by the Indiana Newborn Screening Laboratory for Inborn Errors of Metabolism, and other disorders managed by the CHC team
• Coordinates confirmatory testing in collaboration with metabolic specialist and primary care providers.
• Conducts immediate home visits or coordinates home visit with local public health nurse as needed for screen positive infants.
• Provides education to families regarding newborn screening, disorder specific education, assessment concerns and required dietary or medication interventions
• Answers calls from physicians, patients/family members, letters and other correspondence as appropriate.
• Communicates consistently with Indiana State Department of Health; provides information as directed by grant requirements.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies related to clinical services provided by non-physician/non-mid-level providers.
• Serves as a liaison between physicians, managers, and staff members.
• Engages in studies and investigations related to improving nursing care, disease management, patient flow, and patient satisfaction.
• Inventories, orders and maintains necessary medical supplies.
• Meets with pharmaceutical and medical supply representatives.

Patient Care Functions

• Provides patient and family education.
• Responds to patient/family telephone calls.
• Assists patients in scheduling appointments with specialists.
• Completes pharmacy refills.
• Conducts clinical follow-up calls.
• Performs the duties of a nurse as needed.
• Coordinates the care of study patients.
• Monitors the quality of patient care.
• Provides back up to support patient care functions.
• Ability to draw blood and collect urine specimens for newborns and pediatric patients

Other Functions

• Attends meetings and participates on committees as requested.
• Reviews current literature and attends training sessions and seminars to keep informed of new developments in the field.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as directed.
• Comply with OSHA regulations.
• Provides education regarding Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Genetics to local healthcare providers, including primary care physicians and emergency room staff & community members.

Qualifications and Skills - Education and/or Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the following education and/or experience.

• Licensed in the state of Indiana as a Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• CPR certification required
• ACLS, and PALS certification preferred
• Training or experience specific to pediatric care and management of complex patients.
• Experience or interest in treating pediatric and adult patients with genetic disorders, including inborn errors of metabolism.
• Experience starting IV’s and infusion for pediatric patients 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Knowledge of clinical procedures, standards, and quality control checks.
• Knowledge of the principles and skills needed to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of medications and their effects on patients.
• Knowledge of patient education principles.
• Skill in using various types of equipment for examination and treatment procedures.
• Skilled in taking vital signs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as professional journals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to interact and communicate with a variety of people, both on a one-on-one basis and in meetings and group presentations; must be able to relate to and work with ill, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people.
• Ability to anticipate and react calmly to emergency situations.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to think logically in order to troubleshoot, analyze situations, and make appropriate decisions.
• Proficient computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail systems, electronic medical records, and web-based programs.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, move, and/or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand and sit for periods of time and to move constantly throughout the workday.
• Good speaking and listening skills.
• Strong sensory skills, such as good visual acuity, hearing, and dexterity.
• Ability to perform focused work with close attention to detail.
• Ability to operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, fax machines, and phones.
• Ability to interact with others, both in person and through phone, e-mail, and written correspondence.
• This position is classified as having occupational exposure to blood and other infectious materials. 

The Community Health Clinic is an equal opportunity employer.