Tuberculosis (TB) Registered Nurse - 61006630 (Greenville County)
Salary
$73,480.00 Annually
Location
Greenville County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
61006630 / 186734
Agency
SCDPH-PH Region-Upstate
Opening Date
04/01/2026
Closing Date
5/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Residency Requirement
No
Class Code:
EA18
Position Number:
61006602 / 186734
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
CLN08
Hiring Range - Min.
$73,480.00
Hiring Range - Max.
$73,480.00
Opening Date
04/01/2026
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
If you meet the requirements of the position and would like to be considered, you must submit a state application online. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal record check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. Applications will be accepted until 11: 59 p.m. on the state closing date.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
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Under the supervision of the Tuberculosis (TB) Team Leader and TB Unit Manager, provides TB services for clients within an assigned area. Plans, implements and evaluates direct nursing care and coordination of services to individuals and families receiving TB services within an assigned area.
This position requires role-based access to South Carolina Infectious Disease & Outbreak Reporting Network (SCION), Client Automated Record & Encounter System (CARES), and the Electronic Health Records (EHR) for surveillance activities, case reporting, verification of diagnosis and treatment status, and documentation of patient care activities. Member of an interdisciplinary team with team case conferences and cross coverage in time of staffing absences and/or increase case management. Ongoing training opportunities. Helps facilitate orientation of new TB staff as directed. Provides holistic care by assessing patient/family resources, community resources, barriers to care, and utilization of services to determine an appropriate plan of care for the patient with Latent TB Infection (LTBI) or TB disease. Ongoing evaluation of care during treatment with the patient, TB Team, and the patients primary care provider. Conducts contact investigations.
Completes physical assessments and health histories of patients according to TB program guidelines. Obtains necessary lab work including, but not limited to, complete blood count (CBC), liver function tests, Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRAs), Human Immunodeficiency Viruses (HIV) tests, and sputum specimens. Provides treatment and/or administration of medication under a physicians order or standing order. Provides counseling and education regarding TB testing, evaluation, and treatment for Latent TB Infection (LTBI) or TB disease to patients and external partners. Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities such as record reviews, program evaluations, team meetings, etc. Maintains records and reports in accordance with agency standards including documentation in the patient record (EHR), Personnel Cost Accounting System (PCAS), weekly reports, etc. Assists with agency emergency response efforts to include shelter operations. Maintains supportive nursing practice competencies to include, but not limited to, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal best practice injection administration, oral medication administration, and client emergency response including First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and be willing and available to assist during times of public health emergency and outbreak response efforts.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
State Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.
Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Agency Additional Requirements:
Licensure as a compact state registered nurse, must obtain South Carolina Board of Nursing (SCBON) endorsement upon hire. Employee will obtain Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid certification within thirty (30) days of hire or provide documentation of satisfactory course completion prior to employment. Must have a valid drivers license. May be required to use personal vehicle. Must be able to make home visits. May need to use stairs to enter client homes and/or encounter domestic animals. Significant travel and/or overnight within the state may be required. Position may require flexible work schedule.
Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift thirty (30) pounds. Must be able to pass a fit-test and be able to use appropriate respiratory protective equipment. Employee will be in contact with an infectious or potentially infectious tuberculosis (TB) cases/suspects.
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 in Nursing (BSN) degree. At least one (1) year of nursing experience. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) helpful. Tuberculosis case management experience. Experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR); technology databases, applications, and record-keeping.
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.
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.
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 doesnt impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.
STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the States Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.
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 12 months of employment for approved positions.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Employment Authorization and Visa Sponsorship Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must maintain valid work authorization throughout the duration of their employment. This agency does not sponsor employment-based visas, including but not limited to H-1B visas, nor does it provide sponsorship for permanent residency or other employment-based immigration benefits now or in the future. Individuals who are authorized to work in the United States under Optional Practical Training (OPT) through a valid F-1 student visa may apply, provided they possess current employment authorization and do not require employer sponsorship to continue working in the United States at any point during employment. All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with federal law. This agency complies with all applicable federal employment eligibility verification requirements. By submitting this application, I certify that I am legally authorized to work in the United States and will not require employer sponsorship for a work visa now or at any time during employment.
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Are you a graduate from an accredited school of nursing
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Are you licensed as a compact state registered nurse?
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Are you licensed as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina?
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If you are not licensed by the State Board of Nursing for SC, have you obtained a SCBON endorsement?
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This position requires travel within a defined area and periodic coverage across the 11 counties Upstate region. Are you willing to travel as needed for this position?
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Do you have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree?
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Do you have at least one (1) year of nursing experience?
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Do you have at least one (1) year of home health or community health experience
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Do you have experience in tuberculosis case management?
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If you answered "Yes" to Question #10, please explain your experience. If you answered "No", please type "N/A".
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Do you have experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR), technology databases, applications, or record-keeping?
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If you answered "Yes" to Question #12, please explain your experience. If you answered "No", please type "N/A".
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Which of the following best describes your relevant work experience?
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Would you be willing to accept a salary within the range of $73,480 - $73,480?
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Are you a current or former SCDPH employee?
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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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. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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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. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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How did you hear about this position?
Required Question
Employer State of South Carolina
Agency SCDPH-PH Region-Upstate Address 352 Halton Rd
Greenville, South Carolina, 29033
Phone 803-898-7308
The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.