Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated and experienced TB nurse consultant to join the TB program and represent the department in the southern region of the state. This individual will have TB case management experience and be willing to support TB programming within the region including travel for education and monitoring. In addition this position will be responsible for the implementation of the Training & Education Network Program of TB Nurses throughout the state.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

*These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Essential Functions

• Plans, directs, and coordinates the implementation of program activities in the southern tuberculosis (TB) region.
• Functions as the program liaison to health providers documented as being out of compliance with recommended diagnostic, therapeutic, or patient management procedures.
• Monitors local agencies for adherence to IDPH promulgated standards for local health departments.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements training programs for professional and non-professional staff involved in TB control and management.
• Provides technical supervision to professional staff within local health agencies in complying with program guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in nursing.
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Specialized Skills

• Requires three (3) years of experience in TB case management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience in TB case management.
• Two (2) years of experience working with public health officials.
• Three (3) years of experience working with Microsoft Office products.
• Two (2) years of experience working with infectious disease outbreak/contact investigations.
• One (1) year of experience working with electronic health records.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
• Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.