TB Program Manager III
Apply NowCompany: Hidalgo County, TX
Location: Edinburg, TX 78542
Description:
Salary: $83,602.00 Annually
Location : Edinburg, TX
Job Type: Grant Full Time
Job Number: 2025-02796
Department: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Hours:: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Civil Service Position:: No
Status:: External Advertisement
Open Positions:: 1
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: This position is a grant position. Please submit resume with application.
Grade:: 18
General Description
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 (which include 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 other duties as assigned by the Clinical Care Administrator and Health Director.
Examples of Work Performed
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 etc.) 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 & workforces).
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.
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred or
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).
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must be 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 Pedi Assessments, and HIV counselor, preferred.
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
Maybe 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.
The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here
01
Did you graduate from an accredited four (4) year college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher?
02
Did you graduate from an accredited nursing school with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)?
03
Do you have (5) years of experience in nursing work?
04
Do you have three (3) years of experience in clinical supervision and program management?
05
Do you have three (3) years or more of experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
06
Are you registered as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact?
07
Are you certified in Basic Life Support?
08
Do you hold certifications for Pediatric Assessments and HIV Counseling?
Required Question
Location : Edinburg, TX
Job Type: Grant Full Time
Job Number: 2025-02796
Department: HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Work Hours:: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Civil Service Position:: No
Status:: External Advertisement
Open Positions:: 1
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: This position is a grant position. Please submit resume with application.
Grade:: 18
General Description
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 (which include 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 other duties as assigned by the Clinical Care Administrator and Health Director.
Examples of Work Performed
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 etc.) 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 & workforces).
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.
Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), preferred or
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).
Certificates, Licenses and Registration:
Must be 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 Pedi Assessments, and HIV counselor, preferred.
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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.
Maybe 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.
The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here
01
Did you graduate from an accredited four (4) year college with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher?
- Yes
- No
02
Did you graduate from an accredited nursing school with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have (5) years of experience in nursing work?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have three (3) years of experience in clinical supervision and program management?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have three (3) years or more of experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you registered as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact?
- Yes
- No
07
Are you certified in Basic Life Support?
- Yes
- No
08
Do you hold certifications for Pediatric Assessments and HIV Counseling?
- Yes
- No
Required Question