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Case Management/Communicable Disease Supervisor (Public Health Nurse 3) TB Elimination

Salary

$84,042.78 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full Time Health Civil Service

Job Number

HEA07390

Department

Health

Opening Date

08/07/2024

Closing Date

9/30/2024 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

Metro Nashville Public Health (MPHD) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Public Health Nurse to lead our Tuberculosis (TB) Elimination Program as a Supervising Public Health Nurse 3. This position is a first-line supervisor responsible for planning, scheduling, organizing and supervising nursing and support staff in the TB/Communicable Disease unit. The ideal candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of effective supervisory and training skills, experience in public health field work, and knowledge of tuberculosis disease transmission, control, and investigation in a community health program.

The TB Elimination Program works with community agencies, providers, and hospitals to identify persons who have active TB disease. Diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up services are provided to all persons in Davidson County who are diagnosed with active TB disease. Contact investigations are conducted in partnership with patients to identify, evaluate, and treat individuals who have been exposed to active TB. Directly observed therapy is provided to all persons with TB disease, children, and some high-risk contacts.

Typical Duties

• Directly supervises interdisciplinary staff including, but not limited to, Nurse Case Managers, Communicable Disease Investigators, Outreach Workers, and clinic staff.

• Monitors daily functions of TB case management services including nursing case management, directly observed therapy, and social work services.

• Coordinates quality assurance activities.

• Assists with direct patient care as needed.

• Provides leadership and oversight for day-to-day services.

• Monitors, conducts, and evaluates. patient care for appropriate diagnostic tests including bacteriological studies, drug toxicity monitoring, related blood tests, and staff follow-up.

• Oversees staff efforts to enforce patient compliance with TB therapy.

• Assists in recruiting, hiring, training and evaluation of clinic staff.

• Serves as a liaison between MPHD, the community, and providers.

• Collaborates with Program Director to develop, revise, and maintain appropriate clinical policies and procedures.

• Prepares and presents reports for program related matters.

• Serves as a member of the TB management team, collaborating in the development of a comprehensive approach to TB elimination.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a state-approved school of nursing

• Two (2) years of nursing experience

• Requires flexible working hours and use of own transportation on the job.

• Valid class “D” driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

All public health nurses are required to complete a department approved Certificate in Public Health as a condition of continued employment. Possess required competencies upon hiring.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Supervisory nursing experience.

• Strong leadership skills, management skills

• Ability to work with diverse populations

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

Are you a current Metro Public Health Employee ?

• Yes

• No

  02

  What is your highest level of education?

• Less than High School or GED

• High School or GED

• Nursing Diploma

• Associates Degree

• Bachelors Degree

• Advanced Degree

  03

  Do you have a Registered Nurse licensure in Tennessee ?

• Yes

• No

  04

  How many years of Supervisory experience in nursing do you have ?

• Less than a year

• 1-2 years

• More than 2 years

  05

  How many years of Case Management experience do you have ?

• Less than a year

• 1-2 years

• More than 2 years

  06

  I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

• Yes

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Agency

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

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