TB Nurse Case Management

2 months ago


Midland, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
Public Health Nurse II

Brief job description:
Under the supervision of the Tuberculosis (TB) Program Supervisor, performs complex, specialized and comprehensive TB services. Works under general supervision with moderate degree of latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Provides direct client care and case management services. Participates in disease control and prevention, community education, quality assurance, and program administration activities.
Essential Job Functions:
Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with the agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
(55%) Direct Client Care (case management and testing/treating of clients) – Provides case management services to TB clients. Provides TB treatment per physician orders and following treatment guidelines. Performs testing, collection of lab specimens, and preparation of specimens for shipment to lab. Provides education to clients at their level of understanding and in their language of choice. Provides Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) per guidelines.
(15%) Quality Assurance (QA) – Completes required forms and maintains client charts according to regional standards. Participates in QA program to include performing chart reviews, client satisfaction surveys, and quarterly cohort reviews.
(10%) Disease Control and Prevention – Participates in / conducts contact investigations and TB program surveillance activities.
(10%) Community Health Education / Technical Assistance – Assists/participates in education and training endeavors of the TB program to include identifying community/staff education needs, developing educational materials, and presenting educational information. Provides technical assistance to community health care partners on any aspect of TB prevention and control.
(5%) Program Administration – Ensures medication is in stock for assigned clients. Prepares medication for DOT contractors. Ensures adequate medical supply inventory. Maintains emergency kits. Provides registrar with documentation needed for reporting.
(5%) Other duties as assigned – Includes but is not limited to: Assisting other communicable disease programs as needed. Participating in supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern, assignment, and/or location. Safe operation of either a state-owned vehicle or personal vehicle is required to conduct state business and an acceptable driving record must be maintained in accordance with DSHS Policy OS-, Fleet Operations and Management and procedures and standards developed by Texas Department of Public Safety.

Compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to or documented evidence of vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap, annual vaccination against influenza and hepatitis B.
PLEASE NOTE: Your application must be complete. It MUST contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer, name and phone number of supervisor, current/final salary, and a description of duties performed in a way that specifically demonstrates you meet the initial selection criteria at minimum. Missing information may lead to disqualification. RESUMES DO NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF THE REQUIREMENT TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION NOR FOR SUPPLEMENTAL CONSIDERATION IN MEETING INITIAL CRITERIA (“See Resume” is not acceptable on the application). Resumes attached and/or pasted into the resume field may not be considered equivalent to the State Application.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Nursing theory and processes.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Infection Control / Standard Precautions
Knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of:
Natural history and epidemiology of TB
Case Management
Quality assurance practices
Customer service principles
Contact investigations / client interviewing techniques
TB testing and treatment guidelines
Skill in:
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
Use of a personal computer and basic applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Power Point
Ability to:
Wear and N-95 respirator.
Provide direct client care
Travel
Prepare and maintain medical records
Handle conflict in a professional manner
Follow written and oral instructions
Apply time management principles
Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Ability to learn to:
Train, coach, and mentor others
Administer PPD and determine results, draw blood, give immunizations, etc.
Operate computer software program specific to TB and day-to-day activities

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