Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Shift - Coram

Suffolk County Government • Coram, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Suffolk County Department of Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for their Bureau of Chest Diseases. The Bureau of Chest Diseases is charged with the prevention and control of tuberculosis (TB) in Suffolk County. The Bureau RNs are responsible for case investigation and management for persons with suspected or confirmed TB disease, including interviewing patients, communicating with patients and their families to encourage treatment adherence and address barriers to treatment, communicating with providers and hospitals to ensure appropriate patient management and facilitate smooth transitions of care, and conducting field contact investigations. The bureau RNs provide intensive case management to patients until their completion of TB treatment (at least 6-9 months of medication, administered via directly observed therapy).

Requirements

• Professional Registered Nurse’s License issued by NYSED
• Associates Degree in Nursing

Nice To Haves

• No prior TB experience is necessary for this position; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Case investigation and management for persons with suspected or confirmed TB disease
• Interview of patients
• Communication with patients and their families to encourage treatment adherence and address barriers to treatment
• Communication with providers and hospitals to ensure appropriate patient management and facilitate smooth transitions of care
• Conduction of field contact investigations
• Provide intensive case management to patients until their completion of TB treatment (at least 6-9 months of medication, administered via directly observed therapy)

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts.
• Job security

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree