MCH-CHPS RN- Low Country (Registered Nurse)-61008536

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Under supervision of the Maternal Child Health (MCH) Children's Health and Perinatal Services (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.

Population Focused Care of Maternal Child Health (MCH) Children's Health and Perinatal Services (CHPS):

• 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. Identifies patient needs through MCH-CHPS 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, if assigned.
• Adheres to all programmatic and practice policies, including those in the Nursing Professional Practice Manual, Health Services Policy Manual, Health Records Policy Manual, and the Standing Orders Manual.
• Promotes and supports the development of programs, policies, and services that provide interventions that improve the health status of maternal and child populations.

Continuous Quality Improvement:

• Collects and reports on services provided, and conducts peer audits as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in program audits as requested.
• Participates in the development and review of CHPS policies and procedures related to the delivery of CHPS services as requested.
• Participates in staff meetings and shares relevant information with the regional team.

Professional Growth and Leadership:

• Completes CHPS program and agency required trainings per policy.
• Maintains clinical competency as required by the Office of Public Health Nursing.
• Completes continuing education as required by the SC Board of Nursing
• Represents program or region on committees, work groups, and at community events as assigned.
• Identifies training needs to supervisor.
• Assists with the training and mentoring of new CHPS staff.

Other duties as assigned related to the position:

• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, including required travel if requested and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel if requested.
• Maintains nursing practice competencies to include but not limited to first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED).State Minimum Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Some positions require certification in Basic Life Support. Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Agency Additional Requirements: 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. Bachelor's degree in nursing. Previous maternal, pediatric and home health experience. Bilingual - Spanish and English. 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. IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (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 (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.