Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference!

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Provides competent nursing care for individuals, families, and the community. Provides direct patient care and comprehensive TB services, including counseling, treatment, and referral to individuals in the TB program. Provides nursing care per agency policy/procedures, standing orders, and patient specific orders.

Utilizes the nursing process to develop, coordinate, implement and revise nursing care plans with patients, families, communities, and health care providers.

Completes necessary physical assessment and health history of patient.

Assesses needed patient care, patient and family resources, community problems, barriers to care, and utilization of services available to determine plan of care.

Obtains necessary lab work including, CBC, liver function tests, IGRAs, HIV test, and sputum specimens.

Provides counseling and education about appropriate laboratory testing, follow-up x-rays, physical examination and therapy for TB prevention or disease.

Develops nursing plan of care for patients on treatment for TB infection or disease.

Evaluates treatment and/or administration of medical under physician or standing order.

Evaluates effectiveness of care and provide appropriate follow-up and communication with patient, physician, and other health care workers.

Maintains and dispenses medications in the TB clinic.

Participates in CQI activities.

State Minimum Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Some positions require a valid driver's license and/or certification in Basic Life Support. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: Associate of Science and current license as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina or a compact state.

DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis.
You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday's.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required.
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.

EEO:
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.
Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. Accommodations may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

EDUCATION:
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 may 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.

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.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE:

If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area – close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that 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 per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks/Two Weeks per year
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program