Public Health Nurse I Specialist

4 weeks ago


Kerrville, Texas, United States Dept of State Health Services Full time
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Public Health Nurse I to join our team at the Department of State Health Services. As a Public Health Nurse I, you will play a critical role in providing public health nursing services to individuals, families, groups, and communities in the assigned geographic area.

Key Responsibilities:
Provide public health nursing services to assigned communities, including assessments, planning, implementation, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of services.
Participate in community assessments, identify health needs, and develop strategies to address them.
Develop and implement community health education programs and materials, as well as action plans to meet selected Title V Maternal Child Health performance measures.
Establish and maintain communication and partnerships with stakeholders, including local/county officials, community leaders, other agencies, groups, health care providers, schools, and the general public.
Provide consultation, training, and technical assistance to health care providers, academia, and the community.
Represent the Department of State Health Services on local coalitions/collaboratives.
Participate in local planning for community preparedness.

Requirements:
Licensed to practice nursing as a Registered Nurse in Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Texas Class C Driver License or equivalent from another state.
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification).
Have at least one year of nursing experience.
Community Health or Public Health experience preferred.
Experience with a personal computer and software applications.

Working Conditions:
Safe operation of a state-owned, personal, or rental vehicle is required to conduct state business.
Comply with the Department of State Health Services Immunization Policy.
Ability to travel.
Ability to meet agency employee immunization requirements.
Ability to meet physical demands of the job functions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
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 pharmacy and CLIA rules and regulations.
Knowledge of public health principles and practice, epidemiology, disease prevention, and health promotion.
Knowledge of teaching and learning theories.
Knowledge of cultural, social, and economic forces in families and communities.
Knowledge of principles of quality assurance.
Knowledge of community resources.
Knowledge of the use of health assessment tools.
Skill in developing and providing individual and group education or training.
Skill in the assessment of clients, including communities, with complex health problems.
Skill in providing direct nursing care to individuals, families, and communities.
Skill in basic computer use, including data input, word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, and internet.
Ability to problem solve, prioritize, plan, and execute work using supervisory and consultation resources as needed.
Ability to identify and interpret laws, regulations, and policies related to specific programs that protect health and inform communities about these policies.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
Ability to function as a team member.
Ability to initiate and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with the public, local officials, various levels of health care professionals, and local agency personnel.
Ability to travel.
Ability to meet agency employee immunization requirements.
Ability to meet physical demands of the job functions.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.

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