Sedgwick County·Wichita, Kansas
The TB Control Nurse performs disease investigations, provides clinical assessment and treatment for active and latent TB, and ensures treatment compliance. They also collaborate with community partners and provide expert consultation on TB prevention and detection.
Assess clients who have positive TB screening tests to determine if they have active or latent TB by performing laboratory collection of sputum and blood via venipuncture, conduct skin tests, vision screening, obtain patient vitals and order chest x-rays as needed on new clients, contacts, and active cases.
Interview, educate, treat, and ensure treatment compliance for all people with active TB disease.
Treat clients in clinic or off-site using Directly Observed Therapy.
Conduct TB screening tests and rapid HIV testing and obtain, process, package and ship blood and sputum specimens utilizing approved procedures.
Manage TB pharmaceuticals including medications inventory and labeling; dispensing and disposal documentation; quarterly pharmacy audits.
Provide clinical assessment and treatment for people with latent TB infection.
Interview, educate, treat, and ensure treatment compliance for people with latent TB infection.
Provide treatment using Directly Observed Therapy or 30-day supply, as appropriate.
Ensure accurate documentation and case assessment by entering correct and appropriate investigation and clinical information into a case management system and electronic health record.
Document client encounters.
Manage TB pharmaceuticals including medications inventory and labeling; dispensing and disposal documentation; quarterly pharmacy audits.
Educate and Collaborate in Controlling TB.
Assist coordination of TB Program with jail, hospitals, physicians, homeless shelters, and community agencies. Provide verbal and written consultation to medical professionals and the public regarding diseases and conditions. Communicate health messages and the work of Sedgwick County Health Department to medical professionals and the public by giving presentations and writing educational documents. Attend trainings to maintain licensure and/or certification, including Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers/AED certification.
Associate’s degree in Nursing. Hold a valid, unencumbered registered nursing license with the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Per Sedgwick County Policy, this is a driving level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must complete Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100, 200, and 700 courses within 30 days of employment.
Two years of experience in nursing practice. Two years of community/public health experience or training. One year of nursing case management experience. Two years of experience performing blood draws and specimen collections required for laboratory testing. One year Tuberculosis Control experience or training. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). One year experience with Windows-based computer environment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas
Requires an Associate's degree in Nursing and a valid Kansas registered nursing license. Preferred qualifications include a BSN and experience in public health, case management, and tuberculosis control.
Market context
Kansas nursing openings commonly favor candidates with prior bedside experience and current licensure, especially in settings that need nurses who can step in with limited onboarding. This role is competitive because it asks for an ADN with BSN completion within five years, one year of RN experience, a multi-state RN license, and BLS and ACLS certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform against the original posting, then confirm your license status and certification dates before applying to save research time.
