Newborn Screening Follow up Manager (Nurse Supervisor)

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Under limited supervision, directs the planning, implementation, and evaluation of newborn screening follow-up services. Works with other Public Health Laboratory (PHL) staff, Bureau of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) staff, pediatric medical consultants, and disorder specific medical specialists to develop and maintain appropriate protocols. Evaluates the significance of screening test results and clinical follow up responses to those results. Oversees follow up efforts for infants identified through newborn screening to ensure they are linked to care enabling positive health outcomes. Must follow newborn screening cases until diagnosis by working with medical providers and experts in the state. 

Provides direction, guidance, and support to program staff regarding department operations and delivery of follow-up services to healthcare providers and families of newborns. Conducts ongoing review and updates for the Newborn Screening (NBS) manual, Newborn Screening (NBS) website, and Newborn Screening (NBS) follow up standard operating procedures. Must train all new staff and assess competency of all NBS follow up staff at regular intervals. Coordinates services with internal and external care providers. Presents activities and data pertaining to newborn screening follow up of disorders to the newborn screening advisory committee. Works with the Quality Assurance director to establish a  Quality Assurance (QA) program for newborn screening follow up activities as a post analytical process under the auspices of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
 
Manages all follow-up related aspects of newborn blood screening test panel expansions/modifications. Works closely with the manager of the newborn screening laboratory on new projects and goals. Ensures that disorder specific information is provided to all levels of practitioners involved in test panel expansions/modifications.
 
Works collaboratively with the software vendor to implement, improve, and sustain the case management system used by Newborn Screening (NBS) Follow-up staff. This includes ensuring the case management system is configured correctly for each disorder included on the newborn screening panel.
 
Reviews content related to Newborn Screening (NBS) Follow-up on the DPH website including the Newborn Screening (NBS) manual and makes needed revisions in conjunction with agency outreach staff. Provides follow up services and notification to healthcare providers. Provides consultation and technical assistance to regional staff for issues related to Newborn Screening (NBS) Follow-up services.
 
Manages and monitors the service contract and related progress reports for the pediatric medical consultants for Newborn Screening (NBS).

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.

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

Agency Additional Requirements: Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience. Must have experience managing and supervising teams. 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

Experience in the field of clinical genetics or newborn screening is preferred. Experience with policy development, implementation, and evaluation. Knowledge of and experience implementing Quality Improvement methodologies.

Additional Comments

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 an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

HYBRID WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after 12 months of employment for approved positions.