Tuberculosis Unit Manager (Nurse Supervisor)-61006810

State of South Carolina • Greenville County, SC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Tuberculosis (TB) Section Director, this role is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating tuberculosis services within a large multi-county public health region. The position provides leadership, oversight, and direction through collaboration and coordination with the regional TB team, health region, Central Office, and community/external providers. This role requires access to specific systems like SCION, CARES, and EHR for data analysis, diagnosis and treatment verification, and chart auditing.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.
• Must hold an active South Carolina nursing license in good standing, or a valid multistate license in good standing from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) participating state.
• Must obtain CPR certification within the first six (6) months and as required thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Current license as a registered nurse by the SC Board of Nursing.
• A bachelor of science degree in nursing with at least five (5) years of experience as a registered nurse.
• Three (3) of which must have been in a nursing specialty, in public health, or in a supervisory/management role.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, directs, and evaluates regional TB services to ensure high-quality care and service delivery.
• Implements agency and program policies and standing orders within the region, and communicates needs for policy development/revision.
• Ensures implementation and achievement of grant-required activities.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication channels internally and externally.
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations by staff.
• Schedules and leads regional TB staff meetings for problem-solving and planning.
• Attends TB Unit Manager meetings.
• Participates in the recruitment, selection, and retention of TB staff.
• Manages and approves staff work time and leave requests.
• Provides performance evaluations for direct report staff and serves as a credentialed reviewer for non-direct reports.
• Monitors and maintains regional contracts for services.
• Assesses and evaluates TB services across the region using data resources and produces reports.
• Communicates findings and collaborates with leadership to develop corrective action plans.
• Monitors and evaluates Performance Improvement activities for TB services in conjunction with Quality Improvement Director and TB Program Evaluator.
• Conducts periodic chart reviews/audits to evaluate documentation and adherence to policies.
• Identifies continuing education needs for TB staff and coordinates training.
• Utilizes agency and program orientation plans for staff.
• Arranges clinical and field orientation for new TB nurses and other disciplines.
• Coordinates EHR training and updates for staff.
• Serves as the regional program point of contact for the EHR.
• Assists with agency shelter operations.
• Maintains supportive nursing practice competencies, including injection administration, oral medication administration, and emergency response (First Aid, CPR, AED).
• Willing and available to assist during public health emergency response.
• Serves on the regional shelter team and coordinates activities.
• Works with regional leadership during emergencies to coordinate programmatic staffing.
• Ensures TB cases on isolation have appropriate shelter if indicated.
• Ensures staff have communicated with the TB caseload regarding medications and response activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
• State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

What This Job Offers

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