Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) RN Care Coordinator - 61008560

Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference! Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity Under the general supervision of the Regional CYSHCN Nurse Unit Manager, provides nursing care, client education and counseling, and coordination of services for clients and their families. Serves as a medical resource for the interdisciplinary CYSHCN team. Screens clients for eligibility for CYSHCN and other healthcare services and programs. Provides Public Health nursing services in a culturally competent and professional manner.

Population Focused Nursing Care

1. Utilizing the nursing process, assesses the health of clients and assists in developing, implementing, and revising care plans to include appropriate testing, interventions, education, and counseling based on identified needs.?
2. Prioritizes identified client/family needs for those seeking or receiving CYSHCN services.?
3. Provides nursing care and participates in providing patient education, anticipatory guidance, and care coordination for clients /families within the CYSHCN population.?
4. Determines eligibility for financial assistance according to the CYSHCN policy manual and authorizes services for eligible clients as needed/ requested.?
5. 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.??
6. Assists with screening and physical assessment of campers on check-in days at Camp Burnt Gin as assigned by supervisor.?
7. Administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and oral medications I accordance with standing orders and following best practices when needed.
8. Documents care/services per agency policies and procedures.?

Interdisciplinary Care Coordination

1. Serves as care coordinator for assigned caseload and implements plan of care via visits or contacts with client/family.
2. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team and coordinates case findings and services with other disciplines as needed.
3. Makes referrals for medical, socioeconomic, mental, nutritional, and educational needs as identified and appropriate.
4. Provides nursing consultation when requested by other CYSHCN disciplines.
5. Maintains knowledge of community resources relevant to the CYSHCN population.

Continuous Quality Improvement

1. Collects and reports on characteristics of assigned caseload, services provided, and outcomes as requested by supervisor.
2. Participates in program and discipline audits as requested.
3. Participates in the development and review of CYSHCN policies and procedures related to the delivery of CYSHCN services as requested.
4. Participates in staff meetings and shares relevant information with the regional team.
5. Assists with the training and mentoring of new CYSHCN staff.

Professional Competency and Growth

1. Completes CYSHCN program and agency required training per policy.
2. Maintains nursing licensure and credentialing per agency policies (30 contact hours every two years).
3. Maintains current certifications and competencies in First Aid, CPR, AED, and injection administration with 100% compliance.
4. Completes required training and drills related to emergency preparedness and response annually.
5. Represents program or region on committees, work groups, and at community events as assigned.
6. Identifies training needs to supervisor.

Emergency Response and Other Duties

1. 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. State Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited?school of nursing. Licensed 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.

Additional Agency Requirements: Must hold an active South Carolina nursing license in good standing, or a valid multistate license in good standing from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) participating state (this allows them to be hired, start working, and have 60 days to change over to SC license by endorsement by BON. Exception is for military status and/or spouse).

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. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Associate or Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Minimum of one (1) year experience as a registered nurse working with children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) or their families, children’s health services, maternal and child health, public health, or pediatrics.

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 (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 FTE employees; 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.