Cook County Health and Hospitals
NURSE EPIDEMIOLOGIST - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH - TB PREVENTION & CONTROL
Cook County Health and Hospitals, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Job Posting:
Sep 7, 2024, 11:28:34 AMClosing Date:
Sep 22, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:
8:30 A.M.Shift End Time:
4:30 P.M.Collective Bargaining Unit:
NNOC NursesPosting Salary:
STARTING SALARY $44.631Organization:
Health and Hospital SystemsLOCATION:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHDEPT:
TB PREVENTION & CONTROLSHIFT:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM***Salary is commensurate with years of RN experience.JOB SUMMARY
UNION - NNOCUnder the direction of the Public Health Nurse IV- Nurse Coordinator/TB Prevention and Control, and in collaboration with the TB Program Manager/Communicable Disease Control Unit, the Nurse Epidemiologist/TB Prevention and Control is responsible for implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the tuberculosis surveillance program for suburban Cook County.TYPICAL DUTIESCoordinates investigations of active cases of tuberculosis (TB) to identify priority contacts for screening and follow-up.Ensures that contacts to active cases of TB are screened within a timely manner and are referred for case management services.Prepares and submits required data reports including but not limited to incidence and prevalence of cases, number of cases receiving services through Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), therapy completion rates, rates of sputum conversion, and drug resistance information.Represents CCDPH TB Prevention and Control at events and meetings and actively participates to further the goals of prevention and control of TB.Reviews and analyzes data regarding TB from data systems including but not limited to I-NEDSS, Global, and internally developed databases.Coordinates and conducts case conference reviews for TB staff.Supervises work of assigned personnel.Coordinates with other Service Units e.g., Communicable Disease Control, Health Promotions, Environmental Health Services, in the implementation of TB prevention and control programs.Develops, implements, and evaluates policy and protocol for TB surveillance and infection control within the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Cook County Health.Participates in quality assurance initiatives including chart audits, time studies, and client surveys to assess adherence to policy and procedure, identify deficiencies, and evaluate outcomes. Develops corrective action plan in collaboration with other TB Prevention and Control program staffs.Writes and submits grant applications on behalf of CCDPH for programs related to the control and prevention of TB.Coordinates research activities for TB Prevention and Control.Participates in surveillance and control of communicable diseases as assigned.Assists with Respiratory Fit testing and employee health surveillance.Participates in core public health functions as assigned.Participates as a member of the CCDPH emergency preparedness and response team.Attends and completes Emergency Management training courses and workshops as directed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be licensed as a current Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois,
required.Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university with Public Health focus to include microbiology and epidemiology coursework
is required.A minimum of three (3) years of experience
as an Infection Control Practitioner
is required.Must
have access to an insured vehicle and possess a valid Illinois driver's license for field duties and ability to travel throughout Cook County.
(Must provide current/valid Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance at time of interview)Must
be available for "on-call" duty
as
required.Must
participate in assigned trainings, including on-line training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to obtain the following certifications,
required :Within six (6) months of employment : ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, and ICS 800Within twelve (12) months of employment:
ICS 300 and ICS 400PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCertification by the Board of Infection Control (CIC)
is
preferred.Proficiency in the utilization of basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
is preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:Knowledge of quality assurance methods and epidemiological conceptsKnowledge and experience in successful grant submission, implementation, and evaluationKnowledge and experience in supervision of professional staff including nurses and support staffDemonstrated positive interpersonal skills, including ability to interact with persons of different social and ethnic backgroundsDemonstrated successful implementation of infection control programAbility to adapt to change in carrying out assigned dutiesEffective verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in the utilization of basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database programsThe duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.VETERAN PREFERENCEPLEASE READWhen applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.To take advantage of this preference a Veteran
must :Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"Attach a copy of their
DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing.
Please note:
If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date.
Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11).
Discharge papers must list an Honorable Discharge Status.
Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not
acceptable.ORA copy of a
valid State ID Card or Driver's License
which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran PreferenceVETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.BENEFITS PACKAGEMedical, Dental, and Vision CoverageBasic Term Life InsurancePension Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programsYou may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:
http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.*CCHHS is
strictly
prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of
County
employment or hiring upon or because of any
political
reason or factor.COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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Sep 7, 2024, 11:28:34 AMClosing Date:
Sep 22, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:
8:30 A.M.Shift End Time:
4:30 P.M.Collective Bargaining Unit:
NNOC NursesPosting Salary:
STARTING SALARY $44.631Organization:
Health and Hospital SystemsLOCATION:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTHDEPT:
TB PREVENTION & CONTROLSHIFT:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM***Salary is commensurate with years of RN experience.JOB SUMMARY
UNION - NNOCUnder the direction of the Public Health Nurse IV- Nurse Coordinator/TB Prevention and Control, and in collaboration with the TB Program Manager/Communicable Disease Control Unit, the Nurse Epidemiologist/TB Prevention and Control is responsible for implementing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the tuberculosis surveillance program for suburban Cook County.TYPICAL DUTIESCoordinates investigations of active cases of tuberculosis (TB) to identify priority contacts for screening and follow-up.Ensures that contacts to active cases of TB are screened within a timely manner and are referred for case management services.Prepares and submits required data reports including but not limited to incidence and prevalence of cases, number of cases receiving services through Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), therapy completion rates, rates of sputum conversion, and drug resistance information.Represents CCDPH TB Prevention and Control at events and meetings and actively participates to further the goals of prevention and control of TB.Reviews and analyzes data regarding TB from data systems including but not limited to I-NEDSS, Global, and internally developed databases.Coordinates and conducts case conference reviews for TB staff.Supervises work of assigned personnel.Coordinates with other Service Units e.g., Communicable Disease Control, Health Promotions, Environmental Health Services, in the implementation of TB prevention and control programs.Develops, implements, and evaluates policy and protocol for TB surveillance and infection control within the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Cook County Health.Participates in quality assurance initiatives including chart audits, time studies, and client surveys to assess adherence to policy and procedure, identify deficiencies, and evaluate outcomes. Develops corrective action plan in collaboration with other TB Prevention and Control program staffs.Writes and submits grant applications on behalf of CCDPH for programs related to the control and prevention of TB.Coordinates research activities for TB Prevention and Control.Participates in surveillance and control of communicable diseases as assigned.Assists with Respiratory Fit testing and employee health surveillance.Participates in core public health functions as assigned.Participates as a member of the CCDPH emergency preparedness and response team.Attends and completes Emergency Management training courses and workshops as directed.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be licensed as a current Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois,
required.Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university with Public Health focus to include microbiology and epidemiology coursework
is required.A minimum of three (3) years of experience
as an Infection Control Practitioner
is required.Must
have access to an insured vehicle and possess a valid Illinois driver's license for field duties and ability to travel throughout Cook County.
(Must provide current/valid Driver's License and proof of automobile insurance at time of interview)Must
be available for "on-call" duty
as
required.Must
participate in assigned trainings, including on-line training in the National Incident Management System (NIMS) offered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to obtain the following certifications,
required :Within six (6) months of employment : ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 700, and ICS 800Within twelve (12) months of employment:
ICS 300 and ICS 400PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSCertification by the Board of Infection Control (CIC)
is
preferred.Proficiency in the utilization of basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs
is preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:Knowledge of quality assurance methods and epidemiological conceptsKnowledge and experience in successful grant submission, implementation, and evaluationKnowledge and experience in supervision of professional staff including nurses and support staffDemonstrated positive interpersonal skills, including ability to interact with persons of different social and ethnic backgroundsDemonstrated successful implementation of infection control programAbility to adapt to change in carrying out assigned dutiesEffective verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in the utilization of basic word processing, spreadsheet, and database programsThe duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.VETERAN PREFERENCEPLEASE READWhen applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service.To take advantage of this preference a Veteran
must :Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"Attach a copy of their
DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing.
Please note:
If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, please submit the one with the latest date.
Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11).
Discharge papers must list an Honorable Discharge Status.
Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not
acceptable.ORA copy of a
valid State ID Card or Driver's License
which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran PreferenceVETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.BENEFITS PACKAGEMedical, Dental, and Vision CoverageBasic Term Life InsurancePension Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time100% Tuition Reimbursement for nursing-related programsYou may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link:
http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U.S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).
Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.*Please note all offers of Employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.*CCHHS is
strictly
prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of
County
employment or hiring upon or because of any
political
reason or factor.COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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