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Newborn Screening Program Coordinator
WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services - Charleston, WV
Job Title: Newborn Screening Program Coordinator
Position: Registered Professional Nurse specializing in Newborn Screening
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City: Charleston
State: WV
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Job Responsibilities
- Track and follow-up on all infants with abnormal NBS results.
- Ensure procedures align with program guidelines and comply with national standards of care.
- Facilitate treatment options and guide primary care providers on care algorithms for over 30 screened disorders.
- Support families in adhering to treatment plans.
- Review daily abnormal and unacceptable NBS lab results from the state laboratory.
- Evaluate findings and coordinate patient care with healthcare professionals, including primary care providers and specialists.
- Use the Neometrics Action Manager to address follow-up tasks and ensure timely action for critical results.
- Locate noncompliant families or those who cannot be reached and consult with physicians on next steps.
- Refer infants diagnosed with classic disorders to the CSHCN Program for ongoing case management.
- Document all actions in the case management system, including coordination with providers using external laboratories.
- Regularly consult with specialists to develop care plans and coordinate the ordering of metabolic formulas.
- Conduct research to stay current with NBS developments.
- Educate families and the community about the importance of screening and adherence to care.
- Participate in monthly meetings with OMCFH, NBS staff, and state lab representatives.
- Serve on the NBS Advisory Committee to review screening protocols and make program recommendations.
- Attend state and national meetings related to NBS case management.
- Assist the Nurse Supervisor in training hospital staff on proper blood spot collection.
- Collaborate with the State Laboratory to improve NBS processes.
Required Skills
Core Skills
- Registered Nurse licensure
- Knowledge of newborn screening procedures and protocols
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to coordinate care with healthcare professionals
- Proficiency in using medical management software
Preferred Skills
- Experience in pediatrics
- Familiarity with case management systems
- Research skills
- Ability to educate families and community
Requirements
Experience: Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse.
Education: Baccalaureate degree in nursing from an accredited four-year college or university or an associate degree with additional experience or certification.
License & Certification:
- Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse.
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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified
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Facility Details
Name: WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services
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Apply Before:
12/08/2025
Posted:
09/08/2025
WV Departments of Health, Health Facilities, and Human Services
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