PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE INFECTIOUS DISEASE & CASE MANAGEMENT - RN Department: Health – Clinical Services & Case Management FLSA Status: Nonexempt Classification/Level: A8 Date: 08/2022 Under the direction of the Clinical Services and Case Management Division Director, the Public Health Nurse for Infectious Disease Case Management conducts a variety of health education, testing, screening and follow-up care programs throughout Allen County including assisting with Refugee Case Management, Communicable Disease investigations and follow-up, including outbreak investigations, performing testing, screening and follow-up healthcare/treatment services to clients in the Immunization and Clinical Services Division. The Public Health Nurse for Infectious Disease Case Management investigates infectious disease cases, administers vaccinations and other health screenings to children and adults. This position is Covered as defined by The Board of Commissioners of the County of Allen Employee Handbook. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for Case Management for all active tuberculosis cases in Allen County including interpretation and coordination of labs, medical and pharmacological care. Coordinates communicable disease investigations and TB contact investigations in accordance with applicable laws and regulations completing investigative paperwork, interviews with patients and reports to the Indiana State Department of Health. Prepares TB medication for patients on Directly Observed Therapy. Performs onsite and offsite infectious disease investigation in accordance with any communicable disease outbreak. Coordinates patient care with outside agencies and organizations, including Federally Qualified Health Clinics, Indigent clinics, Public Transportation systems and private providers. Assists with organizing, set-up, and participation in special immunization or infectious disease intervention clinics, including interviewing patients to ascertain health status and explaining precautions and reactions. Prepares appropriate paperwork and forms for submission as required. Administers and reads TB skin tests. Answers all community phone calls regarding communicable diseases. Collaborates with Healthy Homes Division, Lead Case Management and Fall/Injury Risk Assessments in providing comprehensive multidisciplinary care. Coordinates and assists with various community health fairs and conducts training and in-service presentations. Responds to and participates in immediate community health nursing needs/events as required including mass prophylaxis clinics, outbreaks/pandemics, mass treatment sites, preparedness drills, etc. Compiles and prepares monthly, annual, and special reports as required by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) and the Administration of the Health Department. Serves as a member of the smallpox response team and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). Performs all other duties a
