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The position is a Nurse Consultant in the Care Coordination Section Nursing Case Management Unit. This nurse consultant serves as the expert providing consultation and technical assistance to health care providers and local health departments to assist in cases of children with elevated blood lead levels. The nurse consultant coordinates ongoing improvement of health initiatives, practices and standards related to childhood lead poisoning prevention.
Additionally, this position facilitates the development and implementation of lead-related case management responses across Michigan and serves as a lead prevention expert for a 10-county region in Michigan. This person provides nurse expertise and guidance to MDHHS Environmental Health Bureau lead-related efforts around educational events, testing events, and provider education in high-risk communities. This position is housed in the MDHHS Environmental Health Bureau in Lansing.
Click here to view the Position Description & here to view the Job Specification To be considered for this position you must: Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. See instructions for applying here: Instructions Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. Attach a cover letter.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching transcripts here: Instructions Education Possession of a master's degree in nursing, public health, or a health field.
Experience Three years of professional experience in clinical specialization, teaching, supervision, administration, or consultation, including two years of post-master's degree experience (obtained in a position which requires the MSN, MPH, or closely related health field degree at entry); or, one year equivalent to a Nurse Consultant P11. Possession of a Michigan Registered Nurse license. Some positions may require successful completion of the Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test (SMQT) in accordance with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' standards and procedures.
Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 333 South Grand Avenue, Lansing, MI 48933. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan.
Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
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About the role
The position is a Nurse Consultant in the Care Coordination Section Nursing Case Management Unit. This nurse consultant serves as the expert providing consultation and technical assistance to health care providers and local health departments to assist in cases of children with elevated blood lead levels.