Nurse Consultant - Tuberculosis

MPHI • Lansing, MI

23h • Remote

About The Position

The Nurse Consultant coordinates, creates, implements, and evaluates the clinical and educational elements of Michigan’s tuberculosis program. The role connects providers diagnosing and treating active or latent tuberculosis with TB experts, builds provider awareness of tuberculosis among populations at increased risk, and develops training and educational materials for healthcare providers statewide. It also facilitates communication among local, state, and federal partners to support appropriate follow-up for people exposed to or being treated for tuberculosis.

The position is housed in the Tuberculosis and Body Art Unit of the Hepatitis and Tuberculosis Section within the Emerging Infectious Diseases Division. It works remotely, with a requirement to live and work in Michigan and occasional travel to the central office in Lansing. Local, state, and out-of-state travel may be required for meetings, conferences, events, and other activities. The role has no assigned responsibility for the work of others and directly affects the quality of services MPHI provides to MDHHS as a member of the tuberculosis team.

Requirements

• Possession of a master’s degree in nursing, public health, or a health field.
• Three years of professional experience in clinical specialization, teaching, supervision, administration, or consultation, including two years of post-master’s experience or one year equivalent to a Nurse Consultant P11.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and standards, particularly related to tuberculosis.
• Knowledge of hospitals, nursing care, other healthcare facilities, and healthcare personnel.
• Knowledge of the scope, objectives, functions, and principles of healthcare nursing as related to tuberculosis.
• Knowledge of local health department practices and their relationships to state government.
• Ability to design, coordinate, and provide educational materials, webinars, and trainings related to tuberculosis.
• Ability to identify training needs, plan and conduct training workshops and meetings.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with tuberculosis or other infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate questions related to diagnosis and treatment of active and latent tuberculosis with clinical consultants or other TB experts.
• Design and coordinate educational materials and professional development opportunities for local health departments and healthcare providers on tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal partners, healthcare providers, and professional associations to share best practices, timely updates, and educational opportunities related to tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment.
• Support local health departments in identifying and testing people exposed to tuberculosis.
• Support cross-jurisdictional communication among local health departments, states, and federal partners regarding people at risk for tuberculosis or receiving treatment, ensuring appropriate follow-up and documentation.
• Build provider awareness and understanding of tuberculosis among populations impacted by TB.
• Assist in developing state TB program plans, goals, and objectives.
• Represent the best interests of MPHI and MDHHS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level