Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Nurse

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Midland, TX

19d

About The Position

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Employee Benefits:
DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.
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Brief Job Description:
Under the general direction and supervision of the regional Immunization Program Manager, with clinical and nursing supervision provided by the Regional Medical Director. This position implements perinatal hepatitis B prevention services throughout Regions 9/10 and 1. Assures or conducts perinatal hepatitis B prevention and case management services for HBsAg+ pregnant women living in communities outside the jurisdiction of a local health department. Serves as a liaison between regional, local and central office Immunization Unit staff on all matters related to perinatal hepatitis B prevention. Conducts site visits to local health departments to assess perinatal hepatitis B prevention activities and to birthing hospitals and centers to assess compliance with state laws and reporting requirements. Makes recommendations to improve perinatal hepatitis B prevention activities. Trains staff at birthing hospitals/centers and other health providers on procedures and practices to prevent the perinatal transmission of the hepatitis B virus. Works as a team member and informs the Program Manager of important activities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Nursing theory and processes
• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)
• Infection Control/Standard Precautions
• Knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of: Prenatal and maternity standards of care
• Natural history of disease, with emphasis on vaccine-preventable diseases
• Case Management
• Quality assurance practices
• Customer service principles
• Hepatitis testing and prevention guidelines
• Skill in: Vaccine administration.
• Collection serological specimens, especially from infants.
• Conducting field investigations and interviewing clients and patients.
• Conducting education presentations and training.
• Communicating effectively in English both orally and in writing, to include report writing
• Use of a personal computer and basic applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to: Travel
• Document medical and vaccine histories and clinical signs and symptoms accurately.
• Interpret laboratory results accurately.
• Gather, assemble, correlate and analyze facts and devise solutions for clinical problems.
• Comprehend and implement program goals and to exercise judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
• Establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Work well with individuals, groups, communities and agencies.
• Handle conflict in a professional manner
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Texas, or eligible for Texas licensure. If eligible for Texas licensure, must obtain prior to employment date.
• Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver License and liability insurance coverage as required by Texas Law.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in using computer systems and programs including Word, Excel, databases and Power Point.
• Prefer experience in preparing and conducting presentations or trainings.
• Prefer experience in Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements and conducts perinatal hepatitis B prevention activities and services throughout Regions 9/10 and 1.
• Conducts site visits to local departments to assess perinatal hepatitis B prevention activities and to birthing centers and hospitals to assess compliance with state laws and reporting requirements.
• Plans and conducts education on the importance of hepatitis B prevention.
• Conducts other duties as assigned. “Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.” May assist with STD treatment.

Benefits

• DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees