Job Description
Posting number: 192306
Department: Department of Public Health
Division: Health Promotion and Services
Job classification: Registered Nurse, Non-Institutional
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Public Health
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Reporting to the clinical manager of the SC Maternal Mortality Review (MMR) Program in the Population Health Surveillance Section under the Bureau of Maternity and Child Health, this position conducts surveillance of records for maternal deaths; interprets medical diagnoses and abstracts statistical/medical information into a database. Responsibilities include ensuring completeness/accuracy of information; confidentiality measures; meeting organizational objectives; providing progress reports; and, serving as liaison to hospital/clinic departments. Conducts family interviews regarding maternal deaths and provides resources as needed.
Conducts surveillance of medical records for maternal deaths, interprets medical diagnoses and abstracts clinical and non-clinical information into a database. Responsibilities include ensuring completeness/accuracy of information, confidentiality measures, meeting organizational objectives, providing progress reports and serving as a liaison to hospitals and clinic departments. Conducts family interviews regarding maternal deaths and provides resources as needed. Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, 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: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 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.
Agency Additional Requirements: Must hold an active South Carolina nursing license in good standing, or a valid multistate license in good standing from a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) participating state (this allows them to be hired, start working, and have 60 days to change over to SC license by endorsement by BON. Exception is for military status and/or spouse).
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. Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing. At least two (2) years of professional nursing experience in a public health or hospital setting. At least one (1) year of experience in medical record abstraction. Must have a valid SC Driver's license.
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.
The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers a Retirement Plan benefits for TEMPORARY HOURLY positions that includes:
- Retirement benefit choices *
