Regional Child Health Nurse Consultant

AgencyDept of Health and Human ServicesDivisionChild and Family Well BeingJob Classification TitleNurse Consultant II (NS)Position Number60040977GradeMH17About UsThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.Description of WorkThe Regional Child Health Nurse Consultant serves as the primary resource person for local health departments and other child service agencies in this region for the assessment of child health needs and for the development, implementation, and evaluation of child health clinical services, Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC) care management, and other health services related activities to meet these needs. As staff of the Whole Child Health Section, this consultant's responsibilities include:* Program planning and development* Program implementation and quality assurance* Consultation* Coordination and collaboration* Training and resources development. This position will cover counties in the northwestern portion of the state such as: Alexander, Caswell, Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Guilford, Iredell, Randolph, Rockingham, Rowan, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin. This position is remote but will require travel for onsite visits, meetings and may require occasional overnight travel.The Regional Child Health Nurse Consultant position serves as part of the Child Health Nurse Consultant Team within the School, Adolescent, and Child Health Unit, providing a broad array of health-related services in the region.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesSalary Grade Range $66,696 - $110,049Recruitment Range $66,696 - $84,669*** THIS POSITION IS A FULLY REMOTE POSITION ***Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:Working knowledge of public health nursing and child health clinical practice.Proven experience in assessing educational and training needs related to child health clinical practice or care management services.Experienced in providing child health clinical services and/or care management services.Demonstrated experience providing solutions and recommendations to clinical or care management issues related to child health services at a local and/or statewide level.Experienced in researching, developing, and implementing policies and programs based on best practice standards related to child health and/or care management services.Physical Requirements: Sedentary workPosting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the closing datePosition is funded in part through federal fundsAbout The Division of Child and Family Well-Being:The Division of Child and Family Well-Being works to promote healthy and thriving children in safe, stable and nurturing families, schools and communities. The division includes complementary programs that primarily serve children and youth to improve their health and well-being.Compensation & Benefits:The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits.  Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).  Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.  In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.  Visit website for State BenefitsSupplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.               Application ProcessBe sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the night BEFORE the closing date.Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions co