Job Posting Title

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse – Temporary

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Tuberculosis Division

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

The rate for this position is based on experience and education.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location: 123 Robert S Kerr Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Salary: based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Temporary  - 999 hours

Work Schedule:  Monday-Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT.  COLLABORATION.  SERVICE.  The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.  Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!   What is Public Health?

Position Description The primary duties of this position involve the practice of medicine as an advanced practice registered nurse or physician assistant specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of tuberculosis (TB) in Oklahoma. This position also consults in general communicable diseases and is involved with the state bioterrorism and preparedness activities. This position helps develop policies, procedures and recommendations related to the management of tuberculosis in Oklahoma.

Duties:

 Medically manage individuals with active tuberculosis in Oklahoma’s. This includes diagnostic evaluation (x-ray interpretation, laboratory evaluation), drug therapy (prescribing, managing adverse reactions, insuring completion of therapy) and provision of preventive therapy to appropriate contacts. Periodically assess the adequacy of medical treatment of TB cases/ suspects under our care. Review follow-up x-rays, lab studies, treatment records, nurses notes and other relevant data to make optimal medical and public health decisions concerning individual patients. Determine completion of TB therapy and preventive therapy.

• Receive and review written, telephonic and electronic reports from multiple sources on TB cases, suspects, skin test reactors and other patients. Solicit the collection of additional patient data and/or recommend the performance of additional tests as indicated. Refer patients to local CHDs for TB services as necessary.

• Provide medical consultation on tuberculosis and related conditions to physicians and other healthcare providers throughout Oklahoma. This includes giving specific recommendations concerning individual patient care. Provide consultation to health care professionals and laboratory personnel regarding tuberculosis disease transmission, laboratory diagnosis, and public health measures.

• Knowledge of current laboratory methods for the detection and identification of tuberculosis infection and disease due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, related bacteria, biologic agents, as well as interpretation and practical application of such test results.

• Provide consultation and training to county health department nursing staff regarding tuberculosis, general infectious disease, and public health. Lecture to professional audiences on tuberculosis or other topics as indicated.

• Be knowledgeable of state and federal laws/regulations and their practical application to protection of the public’s health, sign legal orders pertinent to such, act as consultant to legal staff in such matters and testify in court regarding such orders. Be skilled in management of non-compliant TB cases and suspects, including the ability to appropriately utilize legal interventions in the management of non-compliant patients.

• Study current literature on tuberculosis as well as general infectious and communicable diseases. Strive to remain proficient in all areas of TB diagnos