RN Program Specialist - Newborn Screening - Sanford Children's Specialty Clinic - Full Time

Create Your Career With Us!Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.Facility: Children's Hospital

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 1600 W 22nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule: Full time

Weekly Hours: 40.00

Salary Range: $34.00 - $48.00Department DetailsSeeking a Registered Nurse with a passion in Pediatrics to join our team at the Sanford Children's Specialty Clinic to fill the role of an RN Program Specialist!This individual will work directly with the South Dakota Department of Health regarding South Dakota Newborn Screenings and follow-up.The following are preferences for a candidate interested in this position:

Pediatric and/or NICU experience

Detail oriented

Ability to navigate several databases

Clear communication with follow through

Job SummaryResponsible for analyzing and synthesizing of data to maximize utilization of data in clinical decision-making, business and strategic initiative. Coordinates educational activities associated with orientation and ongoing training. Establishes close working relationships with clinical and non-clinical partners. Promotes optimal patient care through clinical activities and data analysis. Will have working knowledge of regulations regarding data collection, submission and documentation. Will gather and analyze feedback from various stakeholders and disseminate the results. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. Possesses a strong clinical background. Able to effectively educate others. Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Will plan and schedule daily work load independently. Able to adapt in a changing environment. Possesses strong public relations skills, time management skills, and positive personal relations. Communicates effectively across all levels and functions of the organization. Builds, manages, and maintains working relationships internal and external to the organization. Ability to resolve conflicts and effectively problem solve. Expected to work independently yet recognize accountability to the department and organization. Proficient in computer software and demonstrate high personal and professional commitments. Other related duties as assigned for the needs of the program.Certain program objective and focus may be designed around grants. Grant administration responsibilities may include: assist project team in grant post award activities, maintain grant and contract files, review contracts, develops progress reports, and reviews closed grant for completeness. Demonstrate effective grant management with project management, prioritization, planning, organization, and presentation skills.Depending on area of focus, specific program responsibilities and duties will be included in department specific documents as appropriate.QualificationsBachelor's degree in nursing required. Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).Minimum of three years’ clinical experience related to specialty, e.g. trauma, oncology, research, critical care.Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications related to specialty.BenefitsSanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.Req Number: R-0179546

Job Function: Nursing

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