Public Health Nurse I

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • TX

83d • $4,263 - $4,884

About The Position

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us. Under the direction of the nursing supervisor, Regional Nurse Manager, and the Regional Medical Director, provides routine (journey-level) public health nursing work in clinical and non-clinical settings for the assessment, care, and treatment of individuals, families, and communities according to standing delegation orders. This position works with moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Must be able to independently travel throughout the State of Texas and out-of-state to complete essential job functions. Member of the Incident Command Structure in response to public health emergencies.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver’s license or equivalent from another state.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• A minimum of one-year experience in nursing, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialized and comprehensive public health nursing services in the clinic, home, and community.
• Utilizes components of the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the physical, emotional, and psychosocial health status of clients, families, and communities.
• Provides individualized care according to policies, procedures, program standards, physician orders and standing delegation orders.
• Performs disease intervention, surveillance, and prevention functions around Tuberculosis, HIV/STD, Perinatal Hepatitis B and Immunizations and other identified diseases.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate confidential client records per agency and HIPAA standards.
• May participate in assessing client and clinical needs, developing materials, and/or conducting education, orientation, and training for staff and contractors.
• Assesses and plans the delivery of direct public health services based on program guidance and standing delegation orders.
• Coordinates vaccine management to include inventory, vaccine ordering, reporting, receiving, and returning, and day to day cold chain management.
• Participates in community assessments, identifies health needs, plans and implements strategies, and evaluates outcomes in conjunction with community stakeholders/partners and regional work plans.
• Develops and implements community health education programs, establishes and maintains communication and partnerships with stakeholders including local/county officials, community leaders, other agencies, groups, healthcare providers, schools, and the general public.
• Participates in regional assignments/duties/special initiatives.
• Maintains compliance with DSHS Policy, Fleet Operations and Management & Procedures and Standards.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage 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: Bachelor's degree