Public Health Nurse I

4 weeks ago


Lynchburg, Virginia, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
As a Public Health Nurse I with the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services, you will play a vital role in promoting optimum wellness and disease prevention in our communities.

**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 officials, community leaders, and healthcare providers.
  • Participates in community assessments, identifies health needs, and plans interventions using evidence-based strategies.
  • Develops and coordinates community health education programs and assists with community preparedness activities.
  • Represents DSHS on local coalitions, school health advisory boards, and other collaborations.

**Requirements:**
  • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, nursing process, and the legal framework of nursing.
  • Knowledge of public health principles, epidemiology, disease prevention, and health promotion.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
  • Ability to function as a team member and develop effective working relationships with the public and healthcare professionals.

**Working Conditions:**
  • Travel required throughout the seven-county region.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work.
  • Ability to meet physical demands of job functions.

**Education and Experience:**
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
  • Experience in public health nursing or a related field.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Population Based Services: 45%
  • Direct Clinical Services: 30%
  • Coordination & Leadership: 20%
  • Other duties: 5%

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Knowledge of professional nursing theory, nursing process, and the legal framework of nursing.
  • Knowledge of public health principles, epidemiology, disease prevention, and health promotion.
  • Ability to problem solve, prioritize, plan, and execute work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.

Physical Demands:
  • Ability to meet physical demands of job functions.

Working Conditions:
  • Travel required throughout the seven-county region.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work.

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