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Nurse 4 - Health - BPH - Office of Epidemiology & Prevention Services - Kanawha Co.
State of West Virginia
HEALTH - BPH - OFFICE OF EPIDEMIOLOGY & PREVENTION SERVICES
Location
West Virginia, 25305
Salary
$45,657 - $80,045
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
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Job Description
Summary
This role involves coordinating care and surveillance for pregnant women with hepatitis B and C, ensuring their newborns receive proper vaccinations, testing, and follow-up to prevent transmission.
It also includes educating healthcare providers and families on prevention guidelines, managing grant reports, and collaborating with hospitals and community services.
A good fit would be an experienced registered nurse passionate about maternal and child health, with strong organizational and communication skills.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in nursing plus four years of full-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse, OR Associate degree/diploma in nursing plus six years of experience, OR Master's degree in nursing
- Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse
- Experience in case management and surveillance for infectious diseases, particularly perinatal hepatitis
- Ability to collaborate with healthcare providers, hospitals, local health departments, and community organizations
- Skills in educating professionals and families on prevention, testing, and treatment guidelines
- Proficiency in managing grant objectives, preparing reports, and tracking data for program compliance
- Knowledge of perinatal transmission risks and post-exposure prophylaxis for infants
Full Job Description
The Perinatal Hepatitis B Coordinator initiates and oversees active surveillance and case management activities concerning pregnant women with Hepatitis B and their unborn infants. Manages the care plan for infants born to mothers with positive HBsAg, ensuring timely post-exposure prophylaxis, completion of the vaccine series, and post-vaccination serologic testing for hepatitis b virus. This includes tracking surveillance data, collaborating with birthing hospitals, and coordinating with local health departments, Child Protective Services (CPS), and pediatricians for comprehensive case management. Executes identification of Hepatitis C virus for pregnant women and managing their infants. Identifies HCV-positive pregnant women through lab reports or provider notifications. Coordinates with Office of Maternal Child and Family Health to monitor perinatally exposed infants through linkage to care. Assists pregnant women with HCV in accessing appropriate medical care and treatment of hepatitis C virus and collaborates with case managers and community organizations to reduce barriers to care. Educates OB/GYN, birthing hospitals, primary care providers, pediatric providers and parents/guardians on guidelines for HBV and HCV on prevention, testing, reporting, referral, and treatment for pregnant and their infants. Participates in public health outreach to increase awareness of perinatal HBV and HCV transmission. Manages all operational tasks and priorities to ensure the successful achievement of the CDC Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program Grant objectives. This includes managing the preparation and timely submission of all quarterly and annual grant reports and performance measures. Located in Kanawha County.Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.
Qualifications
Training: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and four years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse.OR
Successful completion of an Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or a diploma nursing program and six years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as a registered professional nurse.
OR
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Special Requirement: Current West Virginia license or temporary permit to practice as a registered professional nurse.
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