TB Program Manager III

Responsibilities

• Functions as a program specialist for the TB Control & Elimination Program in the Health Department under the direction of the Clinical Care Administrator, Chief Physician, and TB Physician.
• Is responsible for analyzing, developing, implementing, educating, and coordinating TB Program Services in the County (including identified high risk groups such as County Jail, Shelters, Nursing Homes, etc.).
• Performs functions as per department policies and DSHS TB standards.
• Supervises the TB RN Supervisor.
• Assists with other duties as assigned by the Clinical Care Administrator and Health Director.
• Assures compliance of DSHS TB Program Performance measures.
• Assists the TB RN Supervisor in coordinating the overall operational facets of the Pulmonary Clinic.
• Coordinates infection control measures, policies and procedures to health care facilities (i.e., hospitals, nursing homes) as per DSHS/CDC standards.
• Coordinates and implements targeted TB screening activities to identified high risk populations (i.e., detention centers, shelters).
• Coordinates surveillance activities with local health care providers.
• Coordinates with Department Epidemiologist the collecting and analyzing of TB surveillance data.
• Coordinates and implements TB Training Programs for department personnel and professional groups (i.e., county/state & health facilities).
• Develops & conducts TB educational activities to community groups (i.e., schools, universities, churches & work forces).
• Implements and participates in TB Program QA functions (i.e., monthly TB program reviews, TB client record audits and TB personnel evaluations).
• Assists Clinical Care Administrator with the yearly TB Program Grant renewal applications.
• Completes and submits, with the Clinical Care Administrator's approval, the semi-annual and annual TB report as per DSHS requirement.
• Assists and/or participates in other assigned activities by the Clinical Care Services Administrator and/or the Director.

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing school with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Five (5) years of experience in nursing work.
• Three (3) years of experience in clinical supervision and program management.
• Three (3) years or more of experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).

• Registered as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• Certifications for Pediatric Assessments and HIV counseling, preferred.
• Current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license.

• Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier.
• Knowledge of professional nursing theory, nursing process, nursing sciences, and clinical skills.
• Knowledge of public health sciences and health care management skills.
• Skilled in assessment of clients with complex health problems.
• Ability to function independently; utilize supervisor and consultant resources; communicate effectively orally and in writing; use supervisory and management skills; incorporate principles of teaching, planning and evaluation in case management.
• May be required to work other than normal or scheduled hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) with the ability to converse fluently in both languages.
• Able to provide services to other assigned clinics as needed.
• Willingness to work unusual hours as needed.