Wisewoman Program Nurse- (Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional)

Salary: $70,000.00 - $78,343.00 Annually
Location : Horry County, SC
Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time
Job Number: 61109698/160053
Agency: DHEC-PH Central Office
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Closing Date: 4/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA18
Position Number:: 61109698/160053
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Band: Band 7
Hiring Range - Min.: $70,000.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $78,343.00
Opening Date: 01/26/2024
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. 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.
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!
Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
The work location will be headquartered in Horry County with some travel to Richland County.
Under direct supervision of the SC WISEWOMAN Program Manager, and in conjunction with the Health Department Manager and Regional Operations Director, the nurse's primary responsibilities are to provide direct patient care, patient education and counseling, coordination of services for patients, and patient needs assessments that support the program strategies, activities, and outcomes for the WISEWOMAN program; coordinate with program staff and internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective and timely completion of state and federal deliverables that meet related program standards.
This position requires excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to effectively collaborate in a team environment; work with limited supervision in a team-oriented atmosphere; the ability to participate in research, think critically, and problem-solve.
The SC WISEWOMAN Program Nurse:

• Will serve as the liaison between the health department and the Central Office for SC WISEWOMAN program leadership.
• Will perform clinical screenings and support including obtaining appropriate heart disease and stroke risk factor screenings (blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, body mass index also known as BMI, and smoking), health risk assessment, and a medical history per program policy; obtaining appropriate laboratory tests, including CBC, BMP, Lipid Panel, A1C, Glucose per program policy; maintains confidentiality and documents care/services per agency policies/procedures.
• Will provide risk reduction counseling and health coaching per program policy. Refer as indicated for evidence-based lifestyle programs that address nutrition and physical activity, tobacco cessation, and community-based resources that address individual risk factors and support lifestyle change.
• Will provide follow-up per program guidelines, including positive laboratory test follow-up and referral follow-up, maintain confidentiality, and document care/services per agency policies/procedures.
• Will assist with Medical Needs Shelter operations, maintains 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, CPR, and AED, and be willing and available to assist during times of public health emergency response.
• Will maintain professional accountability as a licensed nurse.
• This position may require standing for long periods of time and periodic lifting up to thirty (30) pounds.
• Will perform other duties as assigned.

In the event of a declared emergency is subject to 24-hour duty on call and deployment to other areas of the state. Nursing response assignments may include, but are not limited to sheltering operations, disease outbreak investigation, mass dispensing/vaccination activities, community education, or other activities as directed.
Minimum and Additional 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.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements: Require a valid driver's license. Requires certification in Basic Life Support and/or Basic/Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of nursing experience. One (1) year of supervisory experience. Experience in case management
Additional Comments
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.
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.
This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's Division of Diabetes & Heart Disease Management/Bureau of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention. 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.
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for temporary grant positions that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Primary Member, Spouse, and Children (must average at least 30 hours a week to be eligible)
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and
• REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions
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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Do you have an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina and graduated from an accredited school of nursing.

• Yes
• No

03
Are you willing to accept an offer within the agency hiring range of $70,000.00 - $78,343.00?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have experience with case management?

• Yes
• No

05
If you answered "Yes" to Question 4, please briefly describe your experience. If you do not have any experience, please type "N/A" below.
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Do you have experience working with vulnerable populations?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to Question 6, please briefly describe your experience. If you do not have any experience, please type "N/A" below.
08
Do you understand that this position requires you to be onsite in the Horry County Health Department?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you possess a valid SC driver's license and reliable transportation?

• Yes
• No

10
Do you understand that this position may require travel to Columbia, SC and travel between multiple health department sites including Horry County and other Pee Dee region sites as needed?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current or former DHEC employee?

• Yes
• No

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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. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

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Per 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

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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.

• Yes
• No

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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.

• Yes
• No

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How did you hear about this position?

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• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• Job Fair
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
• Other

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