TB Registered Nurse - Med Surg

TB Registered Nurse General Description Works under the supervision of the RN TB Clinic Supervisor and the TB Physician. Functions as a tuberculosis clinic nurse.

Responsible for monitoring all facets of TB Case Nursing Management (compliance of treatment, contract investigation etc.) and those on treatment for latent TB infection. Assists with TB orientation and training of new personnel. Examples of Work Performed Monitors assigned TB Cases for DOT/DOPT compliance Toxicity, TB contact investigations, and follow-up per standing protocols.

Monitors tuberculosis activities in jails and other correctional facilities. Monitors and when necessary, develops ways of preparing and collecting data required by DSHS special population program. Assists special population TB LVN with completion of reports.

Assures reports are submitted in a timely manner. Assists in identifying TB Program needs to plan effective strategies and implement change. Understands and interprets public health laws and regulations as they pertain to tuberculosis control activities.

Assists in orienting and evaluating staff performance based on TB Program objectives as needed. Participates in TB Q&A. Assists with monitoring of infection control in the Pulmonary clinic.

Follows protocols on lab collection (blood and sputum) and reports abnormal labs to TB M.D., and makes appropriate referrals. Performs other related duties as assigned. Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred or Graduation from an accredited nursing school with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). Three (3) years of experience in nursing work.

Experience in the treatment and monitoring of tuberculosis. Certificates, Licenses and Registration: Must be registered as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, health care laws and regulations, medical diagnoses and procedures, accepted medical treatment patterns, community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures, program regulations and procedures, and utilization review and control measures.

Ability to provide patient care, prepares and maintains records, and explains public health law. Ability to organize, coordinates, and evaluates nursing activities and delivery of public health services. Ability to interpret policies and procedures, interpret health care regulations, recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment, and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions. Maybe be required to work other than normal or scheduled hours including weekends and holidays. Employee may be assigned other duties in addition to those listed; duties may change according to the changing needs of the County.

Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to convers fluently in both languages. The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here 01 Did you graduate from an accredited four (4) year college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)? Yes No 02 Did you graduate from an accredited nursing school with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)? Yes No 03 Do you have three (3) years of experience in nursing work?

Yes No 04 Do you have experience in the treatment and monitoring of tuberculosis? Yes No 05 Are you registered as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact? Yes No Required Question Agency Hidalgo County Address 505 S. McColl Rd., Suite A Edinburg, Texas, 78539 Phone 956-318-2660 Website https://www.hidalgocounty.us/