Nurse Program Administrator

Job Summary

Position: Nurse Program Administrator
Agency: Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Department for Public Health

Base Pay Range: $57,509.52/yr - $86,264.16/yr (Provided by Commonwealth)

Telecommute option may be authorized.

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Are you passionate about making a difference in women’s health care? Join the Kentucky Department for Public Health in its mission to improve the health and safety of our communities. We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Nurse Program Administrator where we will be focusing on educating Kentuckians on the state’s breast and cervical cancer screening program.

• Provide total nursing consultation, supervision and education regarding the state’s breast and cervical cancer screening program.
• Develop program goals, strategies and work plans designed to increase screening rates.
• Develop program standards and communicate national guidelines to local health departments and clinical screening providers throughout the Commonwealth.
• Responsible for collaborating with program team and contracted screening providers in the resolution of 800# caller issues.
• Identify case management problems regarding screening guidelines, covered services and/or reimbursement.

• Excellent communication skills – oral and written.
• Clinical Experience – understanding of clinic and hospital workflow.
• Licensed in KY as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledgeable of cancer screening guidelines.
• Familiar with the diagnostic and treatment cycle of breast and cervical cancer.
• Knowledge of medical coverage requirements a plus but not required.

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• Must have three years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.

Must be licensed in Kentucky as a registered nurse or possess a valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Statute 52117 (). Statute 53751 (). Kentucky Board of Nursing (http://). Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this position. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials.

Incumbents work with patients, clients, or employees who may have been exposed to infectious diseases which requires following safety procedures.

Mid–Senior level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Government Administration