Maternal Mortality Nurse Abstractor - 61007510

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DPH:

Work that makes a difference! Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity Reporting to the clinical manager of the SC Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Program (MMMRC) in the Population Health Surveillance Section under the Bureau of Maternal and Child Health this position conducts surveillance of records for maternal deaths; interprets medical diagnoses, and abstracts statical/medical information into a database. Responsivities include ensuring completeness/accuracy of information; confidentiality measures; meeting organizational objectives; providing progress reports; and, serving as liaison to hospital/clinic departments. Conducts family interviews regarding maternal deaths and provides resources as needed. Conducts surveillance of medical records for maternal deaths, interprets medical diagnoses and abstracts clinical and non-clinical information into a database. Responsibilities include ensuring completeness/accuracy of information, confidentiality measures, meeting organizational objectives, providing progress reports and serving as a liaison to hospitals and clinic departments. Conducts family interviews regarding maternal deaths and provides resources as needed. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested, and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel if requested.

State Minimum Requirements :

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure in good standing as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.

Agency Additional Requirements:

Must hold an active South Carolina nursing license in good standing, or a valid multistate license in good standing from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) participating state. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Two (2) years of maternal child health nursing experience and one (1) year of medical records abstraction experience.

EEO:

The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN

In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD

: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Temporary Grant positions that includes: 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year 15 days Sick Leave per year 13 Paid Holidays Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices • State Retirement Plan ( SCRS ) State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP ) • Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK

The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.