Tuberculosis Registered Nurse Team Lead (Registered Nurse)

Job Responsibilities

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Under the supervision of the Tuberculosis (TB) Unit Manager provides / guides TB service delivery for a TB Team in an assigned area. Plans implements and evaluates direct nursing care and coordination of services to individuals and families receiving TB services within an assigned area. This position requires role-based access to the agencys defined surveillance system Client Automated Record and Encounter System (CARES) and the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for surveillance activities case reporting verification of diagnosis and treatment status and documentation of patient care activities.

Management / Supervision :

* Directs and supervises activities of the TB Team to include: assigning referrals assuring appropriate staffing/utilization of team members coordinating with other TB Team Leads serving as back-up to the Team utilizing team building and conflict resolution assuring orientation of new staff assessing staff competencies and providing input into staff evaluations.

Case Management :

* Provides holistic care by assessing patient/family resources community resources barriers to care and utilization of services to determine an appropriate plan of care for the patient with Latent TB Infection (LTBI) or TB disease. Ongoing evaluation of care during treatment with the patient TB Team and the patients primary care provider. Conducts contact investigations.

* Completes physical assessments and health histories of patients according to TB program guidelines. Obtains necessary lab work including but not limited to Complete Blood Count (CBC) liver function tests Interferon-Gamma Release Assays (IGRAs) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) tests and sputum specimens. Provides treatment and/or administration of medication under a physicians order or standing order.

* Provides counseling and education regarding TB testing evaluation and treatment for Latent TB Infection (LTBI) or TB disease to patients and external partners.

Administrative Duties :

* Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities such as record reviews program evaluations team meetings etc.

* Maintains records and reports in accordance with agency standards including documentation in the patient record the agencys time reporting systems weekly reports etc.

Emergency Response/Special Projects :

* Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned including required travel if requested and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours and travel if requested.

Other duties as assigned :

* Works as a member of a statewide interdisciplinary team. Maintains professionalism and willingness to assist where needed even if the request is outside of the programmatic area.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. If compact state license must obtain SCBON endorsement upon hire. Employee will obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / First Aid certification within thirty (30) days of hire or provide documentation of satisfactory course completion prior to employment. Must have a valid drivers license.

Must be able to make home visits. Must have a valid drivers license; may be required to use personal vehicle. May need to use stairs to enter client homes; may encounter domestic animals. Significant travel and/or overnight stay within the state may be required. Must be able to bend stoop and lift thirty (30) pounds. Must be able to pass a fit-test and be able to use appropriate respiratory protective equipment; employee will be in contact with infectious or potentially infectious tuberculosis (TB) cases/suspects. Must participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency subject to duty and/or call on a 24-hour basis. May require flexible work hours.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Five (5) years of nursing experience. One (1) year of supervisory experience. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) helpful. Tuberculosis case management experience. Experience with electronic health record (EHR); technology databases applications and record-keeping.

Additional Comments

EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesnt impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the States Disaster Plan which includes hazardous weather Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD : If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid drivers license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles Mumps Rubella Pertussis Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan ( SCRS )
  • State Optional Retirement Program ( State ORP )

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.

Required Experience:

Manager