Public Health Nurse I

Job/Position DescriptionUnder 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, 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. Utilizes the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating public health services in assigned counties. Services include, but are not limited to, providing public health, educational, and investigative support for Covid-19 operations and are focused on the promotion of optimum wellness and disease prevention such as immunizations against vaccine preventable diseases, and comprehensive case management for clients utilizing community resources and referrals to needed services. This position works with moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Assists with preparedness activities as needed. Employee actively participates and/or serves in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Provide prevention and preparedness education for high-consequence infectious disease outbreaks, such as from respiratory syndromes secondary to COVID-19, including assessment, emergency response, and data management. This position requires travel. Compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to, or documented evidence of vaccination against, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), Tdap, annual vaccination against influenza (and hepatitis B if applicable).Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.(50%) DIRECT SERVICES: Provide prevention and preparedness education for high-consequence infectious disease outbreaks, such as from respiratory syndromes secondary to COVID-19, including assessment, emergency response, and data management. Provides specialized and comprehensive public health nursing services in the clinic, home, and community. The nurse will utilize 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 which may include lab testing/counseling, independent home visits, providing/administering medications, education and counseling, case management, referrals, and follow-up. Provides vaccinations, screenings, educational, investigative, and comprehensive public health nursing support for Covid-19 operations. 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 standards and HIPAA. (25%) COORDINATION AND LEADERSHIP: May participate in assessing client and clinic needs, developing materials, and/or conducting education, orientation, and training for staff and contractors. May participate in quality assurance reviews and provide input for corrective action. Assesses and plans the delivery https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/jobprofile.cfm?szOrderID=617593 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.