Public Health Nurse III - CMARC Program Coordinator

About the role

The position is currently grant-funded through per-member-per-month payments tied to contracts between Medicaid, insurance companies, and local health departments. Funding is secured through December 31, 2026.

Program Focus

The CMARC program coordinates medical, nutritional, educational, social, and emotional services to ensure children receive the support needed for a healthy start. Care Managers work closely with private providers and community partners to strengthen family stability and promote long-term well-being.

Responsibilities

• Care Management Services — Conduct assessments, develop care plans, coordinate services, facilitate referrals, and provide ongoing evaluation for children and families.
• Family Support — Offer counseling, advocacy, and guidance to help families navigate medical, educational, social, and emotional needs.
• Community-Based Engagement — Provide services in homes, physician practices, and community settings to meet program goals and Medicaid requirements.
• Electronic Documentation — Utilize multiple electronic medical records and state systems to document care and track program outcomes.
• Program Quality & Reporting — Collect and analyze program data, contribute to performance improvement, and assist with policy and procedure updates.
• Team Collaboration — Support onboarding and training for new staff and students; collaborate with nursing leadership and medical directors.
• Hospital-to-Home Transitions — Provide care management for hospitalized Medicaid-enrolled children ages 0–5 as they transition back to the home environment.
• Public Health Response — Assist with outbreak investigations and emergency response activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; supplemented by two years of experience as a registered nurse.
• A current license to practice as a registered nurse (North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing is preferred).
• A valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle.

Skills & Abilities

• Leadership & Coordination — Ability to plan, coordinate, and oversee the work of others in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Professional Judgment — Ability to deal tactfully with others, appraise complex situations, and make sound decisions.
• Collaborative Practice — Ability to work in partnership with patients, families, and service providers to gather essential information and maintain effective working relationships.
• Accurate Documentation — Ability to accurately record services rendered and interpret or explain records, reports, and medical instructions.
• Public Health Knowledge — Considerable knowledge of public health principles, practices, and their application in community-based settings.
• Computer Proficiency — Adequate computer skills for communication, electronic documentation, and accessing patient information systems.
• Nursing Expertise — Thorough knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and techniques used in public health, including obtaining health histories and performing physical assessments to identify deviations from normal.
• Resource Coordination — Considerable knowledge of available community resources and organizations, with the ability to coordinate services based on patient and family needs.
• Social & Economic Awareness — General understanding of current social and economic issues affecting public health, including health disparities and their impact on families and young children.

Work Environment

• Community-based role with required home visits and practice-based outreach.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• May involve possible exposure to blood or body fluids during job duties.

Physical Demands

• Stand — Frequently (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
• Walk — Occasionally (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• Sit — Occasionally (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• Manually Manipulate — Constantly (5.5+ hrs/day)
• Reach Outward — Occasionally (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• Reach Above Shoulder — Occasionally (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• Climb — Occasionally (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• Crawl — Not Applicable (N)
• Squat or Kneel — Occasionally (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• Bend — Occasionally (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
• Lift/Carry — Less than 10 lbs. — Frequently (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

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