Maternal Child Health (MCH) Childrens Health & Perinatal Services (CHPS) Registered Nurse - 61007750
State of South CarolinaAbout the role
Posting number: 190316
Department: Department of Public Health
Division: Health Promotion and Services
Job classification: Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Health
Summary
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Under supervision of the Maternal Child Health (HCH) Children's (CHPS) Nurse Manager, provides culturally competent nursing care for MCH CHPS services including Postpartum Newborn Home Visits, Congenital Syphilis, Elevated Lead, and Newborn Screening. Provides nursing care per agency policies/procedures, standing orders, patient specific medical orders. Promotes quality customer service and maintains strict confidentiality. Assists with emergency response efforts as indicated by SC DPH.
Utilizes the Nursing Process in MCH-CHPS, through assessment of the health of clients. Documents care/services when provided per Agency Policies/Procedures.
Implements care plans to include appropriate interventions, education, and counseling based on identified needs; and initiating/follow up on referrals when indicated. ldentifies patient needs through Maternal Child Health Services.
Performs MCH-CHPS services, including Postpartum Newborn Home Visits and Specialty Tracking such as Congenital Syphilis, Elevated Blood Lead Levels Case Management, and Newborn Screening Case Management.
Coordinates with MCH-CHPS Program Manager on monthly MCH-CHPS services through reports and completes peer audits.
Promotes and supports the development of programs, policies, and services that provide interventions that improve the health status of maternal and child populations.
Emergency Operations
Willing and available to assist during limes of public health emergency and outbreak response efforts as indicated by DPH.Additional Duties as Assigned.
Examples of duties
State Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Qualifications
Supplemental information
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 doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's 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 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.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for 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
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