Public Health Nurse III - CMARC Program Coordinator

**This position is currently grant-funded through *per-member-per month* payments tied to contracts between Medicaid, insurance companies, and local health departments. At this time, funding is secured through December 31, 2026.** Join our team as the **Lead Nurse Coordinator** for the **Care Management for At-Risk Children (CMARC)** program, serving children ages **0–5** in Alamance County who are at increased risk for developmental delays or health challenges due to prematurity, congenital conditions, toxic stress, or complex family environments. In this leadership role, you will provide comprehensive, family-centered care management services to eligible children and families while guiding the daily work of two CMARC Social Workers through mentoring, caseload assignment, and annual performance evaluations. Working closely with the Care Management Nursing Supervisor and the multidisciplinary Care Management Team, you will help shape program operations, strengthen community partnerships, and promote an optimal level of functioning for each child by ensuring high-quality, coordinated, family-centered care. **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. **Ideal Candidate** - Passionate about early childhood health and family support - Skilled in care coordination and community engagement - Comfortable working independently in the field and collaboratively on a team - Organized, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality documentation - **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. Associate degree required; supplemented by two years of experience as a registered nurse. **Special Requirements:** - A current license to practice as a registered nurse (North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing is preferred). - Valid N.C. driver's license and have access to a personal vehicle. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience as a lead or supervisor - Overseeing and running programs - Experience in budgeting - **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…