Department: HEALTH
Pay: $54,475.00 annually | This position may be eligible for a sign on bonus of $2,500 after 60 days of employment if selected applicant meets all policy conditions.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .
The TB Control Nurse prioritizes patient care, effective treatment, and prevention of TB. The position performs tuberculosis disease investigations and contact management to control the spread of disease and protect the public from health threats. The TB Nurse works under established protocols using professional judgment and follows local, state, and national protocols, guidance, and regulations. The TB Nurse provides TB content expertise for in the community and consults with medical providers and other health partners about the diagnosis and treatment of patients and the prevention, detection, and reporting of TB. The TB Nurse works in clinic and also drives to locations in Sedgwick County when necessary. The position may deploy to the field as a responder or in a leadership position during public health emergencies.
Evaluate all people who may have active TB disease. Provide clinical assessment and treatment for people with active TB disease.
Provide clinical assessment and treatment for people with latent TB infection.
Educate and Collaborate in Controlling TB.
Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Nursing. Two years of experience in nursing practice. License, certifications, etc... Hold a valid, unencumbered registered nursing license with the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must complete Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100, 200, and 700 courses within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Qualifications: Two years community/public health experience or training. One year of nursing case management experience. Two years of experience performing blood draws and specimen collections required for laboratory testing. One year Tuberculosis Control experience or training. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). One year experience with Windows-based computer environment.
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