Public Health Nurse I

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Dumas, TX

103d • $4,522 - $4,772

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 direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisor III, nurse practice/clinical management of the Director of Nursing, and the medical supervision of the Regional Medical Director, performs general nursing duties for the Texas Department of State Health Service (DSHS) - Public Health Region (PHR) I. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing public health nursing services to HIV/STD, Tuberculosis, Immunizations, Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology, and Community Health Improvement program clients.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Texas.
• Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver’s license or equivalent from another state.
• Knowledge of community health and nursing care principles.
• Knowledge of immunization requirements and recommendations in Texas.
• Knowledge of public health principles/practice, epidemiology, disease prevention, and health promotion.
• Skills in clinical nursing and team leadership.
• Ability to interpret and communicate current Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements.
• Ability to work with the public and train others.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Public Health Nursing and health care management.
• Experience in working in clinical settings.
• Experience conducting communicable disease investigations.
• Experience solving problems and exercising sound judgment.
• Experience preparing written reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform public health nursing duties for the Immunization program, including administering vaccines and observing potential adverse effects.
• Conduct immunization clinics in Public Health Region 1 (PHR-1) assigned areas.
• Collaborate with school nurses, county officials, and local coalitions to assess immunization service needs.
• Maintain clinic records including documentation of vaccine history and administration.
• Facilitate obtaining signature of local authorized medical physician for standing orders.
• Prepare and complete clinical program reports.
• Perform comprehensive case management TB service including identifying and managing persons with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
• Provide laboratory and diagnostic services and training and education.
• Perform public health nursing duties for the HIV/STD program including testing and screening services.
• Interpret laboratory tests and provide education on HIV/STD prevention.
• Maintain ability and skills to perform duties associated with Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
• Attend and participate in all nursing and other associated trainings required by PHR 1.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan.
• Early career pathways opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree