Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital - Raleigh
Raleigh, NC

TATP Nurse Consultant

* THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION.*  The TATP Nurse Consultant position is a regional position as part of the Communicable Disease Branch, Medical Consultation Unit (MCU), Technical Assistance and Training Program (TATP). The primary purpose of the TATP is to assist local health department (LHD) communicable disease staff with reportable disease education, surveillance, investigation, and reporting, including use of the state's electronic disease surveillance system, NCEDSS/COVID. The position functions as part of an eight-member team of nurse consultants who serve LHD communicable disease (CD) and sexually transmitted disease (STD) staff by promoting best practices for CD and STD programs and assisting with service integration to better serve the community. The nurse consultant increases available training opportunities in the area of communicable disease prevention and control, including STD prevention and control, and participates in locally driven quality improvement activities. The nurse consultant directly supports local CD staff in identifying, preventing, and responding to communicable disease threats. The nurse consultant monitors communicable disease and STD program compliance with Agreement Addenda. Additionally, the nurse consultant has statewide responsibility for promoting best practices for STD clinics in local health departments. About the NC Division of Public Health (DPH): The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state. About the Communicable Disease Branch: The Communicable Disease Branch strives to protect and improve the health of people in North Carolina through disease detection, tracking, investigation, control, education, prevention and care activities to reduce morbidity and mortality resulting from communicable diseases that are a significant threat to the public. We he Communicable Disease Branch works with the public, local health departments and other public health agencies, healthcare professionals, educators, businesses, communities and healthcare facilities to ensure that North Carolina is prepared to respond to any communicable disease situation that affects the people who live, work and visit here. Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits.   For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.  Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.   Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following: * Must be knowledgeable of CDC and NC program guidelines specific to STDs and other reportable communicable diseases, including competency in DHHS policy, procedure, and standing order development. * Must have an in-depth knowledge of NC General Statutes and NC Administrative Code for Public Health Law and Rules; knowledge and experience in epidemiology, including surveillance techniques, outbreak investigation, and communicable disease control measures. * Experience utilizing a computer to create and manage databases to collect and evaluate epidemiologic data while integrating new medical, public health, and epidemiologic knowledge to assess the data and develop reports. * Experience communicating effectively and clearly, including the ability to rapidly identify and communicate appropriate control measures and carry out appropriate investigative techniques regarding communicable diseases. This includes the ability to advise staff about the most expeditious and appropriate methods for investigation, including special needs and considerations. * Competent in prioritizing technical, administrative, and advisory responsibilities and responding immediately to the needs of DHHS. This includes the ability to shift rapidly from planned administrative and surveillance duties to other duties as assigned. Occasionally, the employee will need to alter schedules suddenly to assist in the on-site investigation of an outbreak. * Experience establishing and maintaining a professional relationship with local public health staff and providing instruction to public health professionals using adult learning principles and distance learning technology. Management Preferences; * Previous work in a North Carolina local health department with experience in either Sexually Transmitted Infections and/or Communicable Disease clinics preferred.  * Managerial experience within a local health department or state nurse consultant experience preferred.  * Clinical experience as an STD ERRN or the equivalent, and at least two years of work in a local health department with direct patient contact. * Significant flexibility, as overnight travel may be required up to 2-5 days per month. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.   Qualified applicants must possess, and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following: Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of clinical experience in the area of specialization. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/. DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.   It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.  Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. * Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. * Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.  If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. * If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. * Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.  Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application. NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".  For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.   If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.