Public Health Nurse - TB Elimination (Health Services)

Public Health Nursing Services

This position is funded by a grant for a duration of time as defined by the grantor.

Responsible for providing routine public health nursing services under the protocol of the Health Department's Tuberculosis Program.

Pay Grade: 52H

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of generalized registered nursing experience; and an AD/Diploma from an accredited School of Nursing; OR
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited registered nursing program. AND
• Active, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee, or an application for license transfer to TN must be in process for consideration.
• Respiratory health, outpatient clinic, or case management experience is preferred.
• PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assesses, monitors, and manages tuberculosis patients using the nursing process and program protocols, including risk assessment, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment in accordance with CDC and Tennessee Department of Health standards.
• Provides case management and follow-up services to ensure continuity of care, treatment adherence, and quality tuberculosis-related health services.
• Implements diagnostic and treatment interventions under established public health guidelines and program-specific protocols for patients requiring tuberculosis services.
• Educates and counsels individuals, families, and groups on tuberculosis prevention, treatment, and health maintenance in a variety of community and clinical settings.
• Documents clinical care and program data in medical record systems and reports relevant findings to supervisors to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and program requirements.
• Coordinates referrals and community linkages with SCHD programs and external medical providers to ensure patient health care needs are met.
• Participates in quality improvement, staff development, and program support activities, including training, mentoring, inventory support, and assigned specialty or oversight functions.
• Performs assigned public health emergency preparedness and response duties, including required training and participation in drills and disaster response activities.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

• Knowledge of nursing and public health nursing principles to assess, plan, and deliver care in accordance with established protocols.
• Ability to assess, monitor, and coordinate patient care using sound clinical judgment and program guidelines.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make informed decisions related to patient care and service planning.
• Skill in accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting to support continuity of care and compliance requirements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally and tactfully with patients, families, coworkers, and community partners.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office or comparable county systems.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one by date of employment.
• Must have access to an operable automobile and meet County requirements for automobile insurance upon date of employment.
• May be required to work extended hours, including weekends, and available to work on-call during an event.
• Active, unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee, or an application for license transfer to TN must be in process for consideration.
• Must maintain all required licenses, certifications, and training credentials throughout the duration of employment.

Disclaimer

This position is subject to a background check for any convictions that have a substantial relationship to potential job duties. Only convictions that are substantially related to potential job duties will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Shelby County Resident Disclaimer

All employees hired after September 1, 1986, must be residents of Shelby County and shall continue to reside in the County as a condition of their employment. The residency requirement shall not apply to certain public safety/civil service employees. This means exemption from this policy is in effect for the following departments and positions: (1) Sheriff Deputy Patrol Officers, Deputy Jailers and Dispatchers, employed by the Sheriff Department, (2) Correction Officers employed by the Division of Corrections, (3) Firefighters, Paramedics and Dispatchers employed by the Shelby County Fire Department. The residency exemption for public safety/civil service employees does not include appointed positions with the Sheriff's Office, Division of Corrections or the Fire Department.