Job Description

Posting number: 194392

Department: Department of Public Health

Division: Health Promotion and Services

Job classification: Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Nursing

Summary

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To deliver culturally competent, client-centered nursing care across Clinical Services programs—including Immunizations, Family Planning, and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) / Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) services through assessment, treatment, education, and referral. Supports public health goals by promoting wellness, disease prevention, and vaccine safety. Upholds agency core values and follows all policies, procedures, and medical orders to ensure efficient, confidential, and high-quality service delivery.

Clinical Assessment and Client Care:

• Conduct client assessments through history-taking, risk evaluation, and focused examinations.
• Provide individualized care based on clinical findings and diagnostic results.
• Offer risk-based education aligned with client needs and program guidance.
• Perform indicated testing, administer clinical services, document care accurately, and make referrals as needed.

Immunization Services and Vaccine Management:

• Assess immunization needs and administer vaccines in clinic settings and during outreach events.
• Provide education on required and recommended vaccines.
• Follow Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) guidelines for adverse event reporting.
• Maintain proper vaccine storage, handling, and documentation.

Preventive Health Services:

• Deliver comprehensive reproductive and sexual health services including exams, screening, diagnosis, treatment, counseling, and education.
• Administer or dispense medications and clinical methods under standing orders or provider directives.
• Manage follow-up for abnormal results and support informed decision-making.
• Complete required program documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Public Health Promotion and Quality Improvement:

• Promote health and wellness through early detection, risk reduction, and client education.
• Coordinate continuity of care with interdisciplinary teams, providers, and external agencies.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities to enhance health outcomes and strengthen services.
• Maintain accurate records according to agency policy and the Nurse Practice Act.

Emergency Response and Professional Development:

Assists with Medical Equipment Power Shelter (MEPS) operations, maintains supportive nursing practice competencies to include but not limited to intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intra-dermal best practice injection administration, oral medication administration, and client emergency response including First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and be willing and available to assist during times of public health emergency and outbreak response efforts. Maintains professional nursing licensure and accountability by completing mandatory continuing education and agency-required trainings on schedule. Submits daily, monthly, and other required reports punctually.

Professional Development:

• Maintains professional nursing licensure and accountability by completing mandatory continuing education and agency-required trainings on schedule.
• Submits daily, monthly, and other required reports punctually.
• Actively participates in regional meetings, planning, and team communications.

Other Duties as Assigned:

• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned related to the position, including required travel if requested, and responds as directed during emergencies which may occur outside normal work hours, and travel if requested.

Examples of duties

State Minimum Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Some positions require certification in Basic Life Support. Some positions may require possession of a valid driver’s license.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina.

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.

Qualifications

One (1) year of nursing experience is preferred.

Supplemental information

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.

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 doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

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: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Pertussis, Varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (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 Full Time Employees (FTE); 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.