Infectious Disease Control Consultant (PN 20013591)
Responsibilities
Acts as statewide expert on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control field activities (e.g., community outreach, targeted testing, contact investigation, outbreak response, and cultural competence). Consults with local tuberculosis programs, local health departments, health care providers (e.g., physicians), health care facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, nursing homes), community agencies (e.g. schools, day care facilities, immigrant and refugee organizations) and the general public on the prevention and control of tuberculosis. Provides specialized technical assistance, consultation, and education on matters related to tuberculosis prevention and control (e.g., diagnosis, treatment, contact investigation, targeted testing, outbreak response, cultural competence). Participates in epidemiologic investigation of tuberculosis outbreaks. Conducts site visits to local tuberculosis programs as assigned. Evaluates statewide tuberculosis prevention and control efforts and activities through case review, oversight of case management, cohort review and analysis of surveillance and epidemiologic data. Writes assigned portions of grant applications and progress reports for tuberculosis prevention and control. Unusual Working Conditions: Exposed to unpredictable patient behavior, illness, infectious and/or communicable diseases.
Requirements
Current & valid license to practice professional nursing as Registered Nurse (RN) in Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Ohio Revised Code. Biennial renewal of license to practice as RN required. Minimum 24 months experience as RN practicing in infection control in a population/community based setting, including analysis & interpretation of collected infection control data and investigation & surveillance of suspected outbreaks of infection, plus at least three of the following: planning, implementation & evaluation of infection prevention & control measures; education of individuals about infection risk, prevention & control; development & revision of infection control policies & procedures; management of infection prevention & control activities; providing consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention & control strategies. Additionally, 4 months training or experience in public speaking/teaching techniques and 3 months training or experience in computer operation. Equivalent of the minimum class qualifications may substitute for the experience requirement, but not for the mandated licensure.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Nursing
- Certification in Infection Control (CIC)
- Experience in Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control
- Experience with TB case management
- Experience presenting training or education programs
- Experience developing training or education programs
- Experience working with local health departments or other community agencies
- Experience participating in infectious disease case and outbreak investigations
- Experience in grant writing
- Experience working in refugee or immigration health
Skills
Nursing Technical Skills: Risk Assessment, Public Health, Education. Professional Skills: Consultation, Observation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication.
Pay
$36.01 (hourly)
Schedule
Full-time; Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm