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Location : Aiken County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 162880/61007690
Agency: DHEC-PH Region-Midlands
Opening Date: 03/14/2024
Closing Date: 4/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA18
Slot Number:: 0750
Position Number:: 162880/61007690
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,455.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $77,273.00
Opening Date: 03/14/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DHEC:
Work that makes a difference!
Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, and Embracing Service
Under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse/Team Lead, the Maternal Children Health (MCH) and Immunization (IZ) Nurse will provide cultural competent nursing services, patient education, and counseling for individuals in public health clinics or homes. Provide nursing care for Immunization, Maternal Children Health (MCH), Postpartum Newborn Home Visits (PPNBHV), Lead Metabolic, and Congenital Syphilis, clinics per agency policies and procedures, and current standing medical orders, and patient specific medical orders. Provide quality customer service and maintain strict confidentiality.
Services:
Promote and support the development of programs, policies, and services that provide interventions that improve the health status of populations.
-Implement care plans to include appropriate interventions, education, and counseling based on identified needs; administer medication and or treatment according to standing medical orders and initiate follow up on referrals when indicated.
-Promote wellness through activities directed toward prevention and reduction of risk factors, early detection of disease and control and management of identified health problems.
-Provide newborn postpartum home visits to infants and mothers, in Lancaster and Kershaw counties.
-Provide coordination and or tracking of high risk clients.
-This position may require periodic standing and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
-Ensure staff are trained and prepared to respond to emergencies.
-Assist with Medical Needs Shelter (MNS) operations, maintain supportive nursing practice competencies to include, but not limited to, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal best practice injection administration, oral medication administration, and client emergency response including First Aid, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Automated external defibrillator (AED), and be willing and available to assist during times of public health emergency response.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Agency Additional Requirements:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
A Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification must be received within the first 30 days of employment and maintained as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Prior experience in nursing.
Additional Comments
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Immunization and Maternal Children 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.
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.
Equal Employment: 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.
Reasonable Accommodation: 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.
Immunization Requirements: All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
Our Public Health Workforce Protection Policy requires healthcare staff with job-specific exposure risk to be fully vaccinated or alternatively, tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions will 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
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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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. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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How did you hear about this position?
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Do you possess and maintain an active license with the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a Multi-State License through the National Council of the State Board of Nursing-Nurse Licensure Compact?
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This position requires you to lift thirty (30) pounds and stand for long periods of time. Do you understand the requirements of the job?
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Do you have immunization experience with pediatrics and adults?
08
Home visiting is a requirement of this job. Do you understand this requirement?
09
You may be required to work evenings after 5pm and/or Saturday clinics. Regional travel is to be expected. Are you able to meet this requirement?
10
As a requirement for nursing, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification must be received within the first 30 days of employment and maintained as required. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
11
DHEC requires healthcare providers with job-specific risk to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. Do you understand the requirements of the job?
12
In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DHEC employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
Required Question
Location : Aiken County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 162880/61007690
Agency: DHEC-PH Region-Midlands
Opening Date: 03/14/2024
Closing Date: 4/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA18
Slot Number:: 0750
Position Number:: 162880/61007690
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,455.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $77,273.00
Opening Date: 03/14/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the stated closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Careers at DHEC:
Work that makes a difference!
Pursuing Excellence, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, and Embracing Service
Under the general supervision of the Registered Nurse/Team Lead, the Maternal Children Health (MCH) and Immunization (IZ) Nurse will provide cultural competent nursing services, patient education, and counseling for individuals in public health clinics or homes. Provide nursing care for Immunization, Maternal Children Health (MCH), Postpartum Newborn Home Visits (PPNBHV), Lead Metabolic, and Congenital Syphilis, clinics per agency policies and procedures, and current standing medical orders, and patient specific medical orders. Provide quality customer service and maintain strict confidentiality.
Services:
Promote and support the development of programs, policies, and services that provide interventions that improve the health status of populations.
-Implement care plans to include appropriate interventions, education, and counseling based on identified needs; administer medication and or treatment according to standing medical orders and initiate follow up on referrals when indicated.
-Promote wellness through activities directed toward prevention and reduction of risk factors, early detection of disease and control and management of identified health problems.
-Provide newborn postpartum home visits to infants and mothers, in Lancaster and Kershaw counties.
-Provide coordination and or tracking of high risk clients.
-This position may require periodic standing and lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.
Public Health Emergency Preparedness
-Ensure staff are trained and prepared to respond to emergencies.
-Assist with Medical Needs Shelter (MNS) operations, maintain supportive nursing practice competencies to include, but not limited to, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal best practice injection administration, oral medication administration, and client emergency response including First Aid, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Automated external defibrillator (AED), and be willing and available to assist during times of public health emergency response.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements:
Licensure as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.
Agency Additional Requirements:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
A Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification must be received within the first 30 days of employment and maintained as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
Prior experience in nursing.
Additional Comments
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Immunization and Maternal Children 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.
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.
Equal Employment: 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.
Reasonable Accommodation: 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.
Immunization Requirements: All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.
Our Public Health Workforce Protection Policy requires healthcare staff with job-specific exposure risk to be fully vaccinated or alternatively, tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions will 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
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
02
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 will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
03
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. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
- Yes
- No
04
How did you hear about this position?
- State NeoGov website (jobs.sc.gov)
- LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
- Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
- College Job Board
- External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
- Other
05
Do you possess and maintain an active license with the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a Multi-State License through the National Council of the State Board of Nursing-Nurse Licensure Compact?
- Yes
- No
06
This position requires you to lift thirty (30) pounds and stand for long periods of time. Do you understand the requirements of the job?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have immunization experience with pediatrics and adults?
- Yes
- No
08
Home visiting is a requirement of this job. Do you understand this requirement?
- Yes
- No
09
You may be required to work evenings after 5pm and/or Saturday clinics. Regional travel is to be expected. Are you able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
10
As a requirement for nursing, a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification must be received within the first 30 days of employment and maintained as required. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
11
DHEC requires healthcare providers with job-specific risk to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. Do you understand the requirements of the job?
- Yes
- No
12
In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DHEC employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. Will you be able to meet this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
