Public Health Nurse I

1 day ago

Hempstead, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Public Health Nurse I to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. As a Public Health Nurse I, you will play a critical role in promoting the health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities across our seven-county region.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provides essential public health nursing services as part of the family health services team in assigned communities.
  • Establishes and maintains community partnerships with stakeholders, including local/county officials, community leaders, other agencies, coalition groups, healthcare providers, schools, and the general public.
  • Participates in community assessments, identifies and prioritizes health needs, plans and implements interventions using evidence-based strategies and best practices.
  • Develops, implements, and coordinates community health education programs and assists with community preparedness activities.
  • Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to healthcare providers, academia, and the community.
  • Represents DSHS on local coalitions, school health advisory boards, and other collaborations.
  • Applies epidemiological principles and methods to assess, prevent, and control disease to promote public health.
  • Required to take Child Passenger Safety training and obtain certification.

Requirements:
  • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, nursing process, and the legal framework of nursing, including the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners rules and regulations, the Nurse Practice Act, and medical standing delegation orders.
  • Knowledge of public health principles, practices, epidemiology, disease prevention, and health promotion.
  • Knowledge of teaching/learning theories and skills in developing and providing individual and group education/training.
  • Knowledge of cultural, social, and economic forces in families and communities.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Knowledge of principles of quality assurance.
  • Skills in the assessment of clients with complex health problems.
  • Skills necessary to provide direct nursing care to individuals, families, and communities.
  • Skills in phlebotomy.
  • Skills in vaccine administration.
  • Ability to problem solve, prioritize, plan, and execute work utilizing supervisor and consultative resources as needed.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
  • Ability to function as a team member.
  • Ability to develop and provide educational presentations.
  • Ability to initiate and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with the public, local officials, various levels of healthcare professionals, and local agency personnel.
  • Ability to travel.
  • Ability to meet employee immunization requirements.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
  • Ability to meet physical demands of job functions.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends occasionally.
  • Ability to schedule and manage time within designated work week.

Working Conditions:
  • Will be required to administer immunizations in accordance with standing delegation orders.
  • Safe operation of either a state-owned vehicle or personal vehicle is required to conduct state business, and an acceptable driving record must be maintained in accordance with agency policy.
  • Compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to, or documented evidence of vaccination against, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), hepatitis B, with TDaP, and annual vaccination against influenza.

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