TB Care RN: Field Investigations & Direct Observation

Suffolk AME; Coram (NY); Vor Ort; USD 61.000 - 74.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Bureau of Chest Diseases in Coram, NY. The role involves TB case investigation, intensive case management, and coordination with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Starting salary is $67,260 with full health benefits and paid time off; sponsorship is not available, relocation assistance is not offered.

Qualifikationen

• Professional Registered Nurse’s License issued by NYSED.
• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• No prior TB experience is necessary; training will be provided.

Aufgaben

• Investigate and manage TB cases in Suffolk County.
• Interview patients and educate them to support treatment adherence.
• Communicate with families, providers and hospitals for patient care.
• Perform field contact investigations to identify exposure.
• Provide intensive case management until TB treatment completion.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Interviewing patients

Public health nursing

Ausbildung

Associates Degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license (NYSED)

Jobbeschreibung

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Bureau of Chest Diseases in Coram, NY. The role involves TB case investigation, intensive case management, and coordination with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Shifts are Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–4:30 pm. Starting salary is $67,260 with full health benefits and paid time off; sponsorship is not available, relocation assistance is not offered.