Registered Nurse (Public Health/Children/Youth with Special Health Care Needs)-Conway Health Dept.
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Utilizes the nursing process, assesses the health of clients, and assists in developing and follows care plans. Documents care/services per agency policies/procedures. Identifies client/family needs and priorities for children seeking or receiving CYSHCN services and formulates appropriate plans of care. Determines eligibility for financial assistance according to CYSHCN policy manual; authorizes services for eligible persons as needed. Serves as care coordinator for assigned caseload and implements plan of care via visits or contacts with client/family.
Provides nursing care, and participates in providing patient education, guidance and care coordination for client /families within the CYSHCN population. Coordinates case finding and services with other disciplines as needed. Makes referrals for medical, socioeconomic, mental and nutritional needs as identified and appropriate. Assists with screening and physical assessment of campers on check-in days at Camp Burnt Gin as assigned by supervisor.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement. Collects and reports on characteristics of assigned caseload, services provided and outcomes as requested by supervisor. Participates in program audits as requested. Participates in development and review of CYSHCN policies and procedures related to the delivery of CYSHCN as requested. Participates in staff meetings. Identifies training needs to supervisor. Assists with the training and mentoring of new CYSHCN staff.
Maintains professional growth. Completes CYSHCN program and agency required trainings. Represents office or region on committees, workgroups and community events as assigned. Completes continuing education of at least 20 contact hours per year.
Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Agency Additional Requirements: An associate degree or diploma in Nursing and current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina or a compact state. Two (2) years of nursing experience.
DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis.
You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday's.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required.
Must be able to respond timely and appropriately to frequently changing conditions and to make recommendations concerning procedural improvement to office/maintenance operations.
Must be able to drive to outlying counties and to non-traditional settings.
May be required to travel overnight.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 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 may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Applicants with pending degrees are considered contingent until their graduation, successful completion of National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) if new graduate, and review of official transcripts. Offers will be rescinded if required information is not received within six (6) months from the application date.
Qualifications
EEO:
SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's 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.
WORK/LIFE BALANCE:
If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area – close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s (Public Health). The work performed supports DHEC’s mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.
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