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Posted: 27-Nov-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
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Internal Number: 00136812
Department: TB Clinical Services
Shift: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Under the supervision of the Public Health Nurse IV, participates as a team member in the care and management of clients with active tuberculosis (TB) disease in a variety of community settings including but not limited to client homes, places of employment, schools, and clinics. Provides directly observed therapy (DOT) in the community. Assists in TB screening and education activities.
Typical Duties
- Provides DOT to clients diagnosed with TB in community settings administering oral and IM (Intramuscular) medications.
- Assesses clients receiving DOT for actual and potential side effects associated with medication regimen.
- Reviews care plan with assigned RN Case Manager for scheduled clinic visits, submission of sputum specimens, and medications and reinforces care plan with client during encounters.
- Reports any side effects, medication issues, and/or concerns to RN Case Manager.
- Applies and accurately reads Tuberculin Skin Tests to contacts of active TB cases in community settings.
- Performs venipuncture procedure to obtain routine blood specimens for the diagnosis and management of TB.
- Prepares clinic site or community site for clinic operations that support optimal client flow, privacy/confidentiality, and infection control.
- Performs clinic duties as assigned according to established clinic guidelines and protocols.
- Implements clinician orders for medication administration and procedures within the scope of LPN practice.
- Assesses the home, work and social environment of clients who are to receive directly observed therapy in the clinic, community setting, or home for the safe and effective management of TB medications in the home or other setting according to protocol.
- Provides ongoing health education on the control and management of TB in the community setting including infection control, respiratory hygiene practices, medication, and vaccinations.
- Plans with and exchanges information with other health workers for effective care and coordination of the individual client/case.
- Ensures that patients have necessary supplies for collection of sputum specimens.
- Maintains OSHA guidelines, infection control standards, established quality control standards for clinics.
- Documents communications, interventions and activities in client records on a timely basis to ensure communication with the clinic team and accurate record of contacts.
- Delivers and administers medications to clients as ordered.
- Maintains Pharmacy logs for the delivery of medications and/or written prescriptions and inventory control purposes.
- Assists in investigations, attempts to locate and communicate information and public health orders and directives to clients.
- Assists with clinics conducted to test and counsel individuals regarding tuberculosis disease, including TB screening of County and other personnel as assigned.
- Participates in Public Health Emergency Preparedness training and response activities. Selects and administers appropriate prophylactic medications based on Emergency Preparedness Protocols.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to the Public Health Nurse IC or designee.
Physical and Environmental Demands
This position is functioning within a healthcare environment. The incumbent is responsible for adherence to all hospital and department specific safety requirements. This includes but is not limited to the following policies and procedures: complying with Personal Protective Equipment requirements, hand washing and sanitizing practices, complying with department specific engineering and work practice controls and any other work area safety precautions as specified by hospital wide policy and departmental procedures.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.
For purposes of the American with Disabilities Act, "Typical Duties" are essential job functions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- A minimum of one (1) year of full-time clinical experience.
- Experience with entering data into an electronic medical record (EMR).
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Must be able to travel to work sites and throughout Cook County.
- Must be available, as needed, to work evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Must participate in assigned trainings, including on-line training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to obtain the mandated certifications.
- Must be available for "on-call" duty as required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Fundamental knowledge of the principles of public health nursing including maternal and child health, epidemiology of communicable and chronic diseases, considerable knowledge of relevant social, cultural and economic forces and group relationships, and disease prevention/health promotion strategies to protect the health of individuals and the community.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to communicate disease prevention and control concepts to others in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Ability to make accurate nursing assessments make independent judgments where appropriate in accordance with nursing and public health principles.
VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
- Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
- Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
- Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable.
OR
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Basic Term Life Insurance
- Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programs
- You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
