Maternal Child Health-Children's Health and Perinatal Services

Salary : $72,040.00 Annually

Location : Chesterfield County, SC

Job Type : FTE - Full-Time

Job Number : 179884-61007929

Agency : SCDPH-PH Region-Pee Dee

Opening Date : 09 / 15 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Class Code : : EA18

Position Number : : 61007929-179884

Normal Work Schedule : : Monday - Friday (8 : 30 - 5 : 00)

Pay Grade : CLN08

Hiring Range - Min. : $72,040.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $72,040.00

Opening Date : 08 / 29 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT be used to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position or substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Careers at DPH : Work that makes a difference!

Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity

This position headquarters is negotiable.

Under the supervision of the Maternal Child Health (MCH) - Children's Health and Perinatal Services (CHPS) Nurse Manager, provides culturally competent nursing care for MCH-CHPS services including postpartum newborn home visits, congenital syphilis, elevated lead, and newborn screenings. Provides nursing care per agency policies / procedures, standing orders, patient specific medical orders. Promotes quality customer service and maintains strict confidentiality. Assists with emergency response efforts as indicated by SCDPH.

Population Focused Care for Maternal Child Health (MCH) Children's Health and Perinatal Services (CHPS)

Utilizes the Nursing Process in MCH-CHPS, through assessment of the health of clients. Documents care / services when provided per Agency Policies / Procedures. Implements care plans to include appropriate interventions, education, and counseling based on identified needs; and initiating / follow up on referrals when indicated. Identifies patient needs through MCH-CHPS services.

Performs MCH-CHPS services, including Postpartum Newborn Home Visits and Specialty Tracking such as Congenital Syphilis, Elevated Blood Lead Levels Case Management, and Newborn Screening Case Management.

Adheres to all programmatic and practice policies, including those in the Nursing Professional Practice Manual, Health Services Policy Manual, Health Records Policy Manual, and the Standing Orders Manual.

Promotes and supports the development of programs, policies, and services that provide interventions that improve the health status of maternal and child populations.

Continuous Quality Improvement :

• Collects and reports on services provided and conducts peer audits as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in program audits as requested.
• Participates in the development and review of CHPS policies and procedures related to the delivery of CHPS services as requested.
• Participates in staff meetings and shares relevant information with the regional team.
• Completes CHPS program and agency required trainings per policy.

Professional Growth and Leadership :

Assists with emergency preparedness events, maintains supportive nursing practice competencies to include, but not limited to, client emergency response including first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and be willing and available to assist during time of public health emergency and outbreak response efforts.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

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

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

Agency Additional Requirements : Possession of a valid driver's license. May be required to use personal vehicle. Practices in the office and clinic settings. Performs postpartum newborn home visits in the region assigned. CPR certification within (30) days and then as required. Able to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods. Able to travel when needed within the region and state for meetings and training. May have overnight travel for training. Participates in disaster preparedness as outlined in the DPH emergency plan. May be required to work evenings (after 5pm) and / or Saturday clinics. Ability to travel within the region.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing. Bilingual in Spanish / English. Certification in Basic Life Support.

Additional Comments

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.

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.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS : All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk 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 FTE positions that includes :

State Retirement Plan

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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Are you a licensed registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina?

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Do you have a bachelor's degree in nursing, previous pediatric experience and / or home health experience?

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Are you a current SCDPH employee or have you ever been employed by SCDPH or SCDHEC?

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Are you willing to accept the salary of $72,040.00 ?

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Do you have experience in maternal child health?

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Do you have experience in pediatrics?

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Are you able to make home visits?

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Have you taken and passed the NCLEX?

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Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

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Are you able to meet the requirement to lift 30 pounds, if required?

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What is your comfort level with Microsoft (outlook, excel, word)?

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Do you have experience with documenting in an electronic health record?

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In accordance with the State's Disaster Plan, which includes hazardous weather, DPH employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

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All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. The application and not an attached resume will be reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and understand this statement.

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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. I have read and understand this statement.

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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. I have read and understand this statement.

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How did you hear about this position?

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