Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend local coalition and other meetings on behalf of the CLPPP as assigned.
• Maintain records and nursing notes, and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Maintain liaison with other professionals, community agencies and interested parties relative to program review and appraisal and problem resolution.
• Coordinate efforts with other MDHHS Lead Services Section programs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of CLPPP policy and position/issue papers, such as the statewide testing/screening plan.
• Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to local health department lead programs; respond to request for support in a timely manner.
• Review surveillance reports and initiate contact with local health departments and/or other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Support follow-up of all EBL (>3.5 mcg/dl) children.
• Support provision of timely case management of all children with EBLS >20 mcg/dl.
• Provide information and guidance in the development of policies and standards of nursing practices to meet the changing needs of nursing and health care programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of public health system in Michigan.
• Knowledge of medical services, social services, dietary services, rehabilitation services, and environmental services pertaining to lead poisoning.
• Knowledge of the activities of educational and social agencies as related to local health care.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of general nursing principles, practices, and standards.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.

REQUIRED COMMUNICATION