The purpose of this position is to care for patients being screened, tested, and/or treated for tuberculosis (TB) in the East Region Tuberculosis Program (ERTBP).

Essential Functions

The Tuberculosis Nurse Case Manager is responsible for the following essential functions:

Provide tuberculosis (TB) education, counseling, and screening

Administer TB skin test and/or perform TB blood test; administer TB medications and provide education related to medications; monitor for side effects

Collect lab specimens consisting of natural sputum and/or sputum induction, blood, urine, or other samples

Determine extent of illness and ascertain period of infectiousness

Provide and manage the care of patients with suspected or confirmed TB infection

Ensure standards of public health practice are met with each TB patient

Assess barriers to care for each TB patient including factors that may influence medication adherence

Coordinate all medical care to reduce fragmented service across multidisciplinary settings

Conduct, supervise, and participate in contact investigations and site visits

Compile case management notes that will be presented to the physician on a weekly basis

Reach out to facilities requesting education related to TB infection

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing

Current certification as a Registered Nurse

Minimum of two (2) years’ related experience

Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be considered to qualify for the position

Must maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license and have reliable transportation due to travel requirements

Specialized Knowledge Must be trained and certified in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at hire and maintain certification post-hire

Competencies Basic understanding of computers, printers and other office equipment

Must be proficient in Windows OS and Microsoft Office

Ability to focus and demonstrate great attention to detail

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team

The ability to use a variety of medical equipment daily.

Ability to perform in a position of significant complexity

Ability to regularly solve difficult problems and occasionally for solving complex problems

Ability to engage in substantial communication with other Knox County Government employees and the public

Ability to use typical office equipment including a multi-line phone, photocopier, calculator, and fax machine

Ability to use tact to resolve issues

Ability to travel approximately 45% of work time to cover service area including Knox and surrounding fifteen (15) counties

Ability to work nights and weekends, as necessary, to perform case management and patient care functions

Make evidence-based decisions

Implement policies, programs and services

Physical Requirements This position requires the ability to engage in occasional periods of moderate effort or frequent periods of light physical activity.

Occupational Hazards Risk of exposure to tuberculosis