Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs Registered Nurse Care Coordinator job at South Carolina Department of Natural Resources - SCDNR in Charleston, SC

Title: Children & Youth with Special Healthcare Needs Registered Nurse Care Coordinator - 61007143 Location:Charleston County, SC Salary $72,040.00 - $76,000.00 Annually Job Type FTE - Full-Time, HYBRID Job Number 61007143 / 180769 Job Description: Job Responsibilities Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference! Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity Under the general supervision of the Regional Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Nurse Unit Manager, provides nursing care, client education and counseling, and coordination of services for clients and their families. Serves as a medical resource for the interdisciplinary CYSHCN team. Screens clients for eligibility for CYSHCN and other healthcare services and programs. Provides Public Health nursing services in a culturally competent and professional manner. Utilizing the nursing process, assesses the health of clients and assists in developing, implementing, and revising care plans to include appropriate testing, interventions, education, and counseling based on identified needs. Prioritizes identified client/family needs for those seeking or receiving CYSHCN services. Provides nursing care and participates in providing patient education, anticipatory guidance, and care coordination for clients / families within the CYSHCN population. Determines eligibility for financial assistance according to the CYSHCN policy manual and authorizes services for eligible clients as needed / requested. Adheres to all programmatic and practice policies, including those in the Nursing Professional Practice Manual, Health Services Policy Manual, Health Records Policy Manual, and the Standing Orders Manual. Assists with screening and physical assessment of campers on check-in days at Camp Burnt Gin as assigned by supervisor. Administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections and oral medications following best practices when needed. Documents care/services per agency policies and procedures. Serves as care coordinator for assigned caseload and implements plan of care via visits or contacts with client/family. Functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team and coordinates case findings and services with other disciplines as needed. Makes referrals for medical, socioeconomic, mental, nutritional, and educational needs as identified and appropriate. Provides nursing consultation when requested by other CYSHCN disciplines. Maintains knowledge of community resources relevant to the CYSHCN population. Collects and reports on characteristics of assigned caseload, services provided, and outcomes as requested by supervisor. Participates in program and discipline audits as requested. Participates in the development and review of CYSHCN policies and procedures related to the delivery of CYSHCN services as requested. Participates in staff meetings and shares relevant information with the regional team. Assists with the training and mentoring of new CYSHCN staff. Completes CYSHCN program and agency required training per policy. Maintains nursing licensure and credentialing per agency policies (30 contact hours every two years). Maintains current certifications and competencies in First Aid, CPR, AED, and injection administration with 100% compliance. Completes annual required training and drills related to emergency preparedness and response annually. Represents program or region on committees, work groups, and at community events as assigned. Identifies training needs to supervisor. Participates in Medical Equipment Power Shelter (MEPS) operations as assigned during emergency response events and responds promptly and effectively to client emergencies during public health emergencies and outbreak response efforts. Participates in emergency, outbreak, and disaster response as outlined in DPH Emergency Plans and Medical Equipment Power Shelter (MEPS) operations. The employee should regard himself/ herself as being on 24-hour call and subject to duty when such events occur or are anticipated to occur. Maintains flexibility, professionalism, and completes other duties as assigned. Minimum and Additional Requirements State Minimum Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Agency Additional Requirements: Current license as a registered nurse by the South Carolina (SC) Board of Nursing or a compact state and eligible to apply for nursing licensure in SC. Associate of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing. Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse. Experience working with children and youth with special health care needs (CYSHCN) or their families, children's health services, maternal and child health, public health, or pediatrics. Additional Comments DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record. STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others. IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. EEO: The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information. The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes: 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. Click here for additional information. S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation) Retirement benefit choices * State Retirement Plan (SCRS) State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP) Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay. HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after twelve months of employment for approved positions. Apply tot his job