Public Health Nurse I

5 days ago


Lubbock, Texas, 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 providing public health nursing services to clients in the HIV/STD, Tuberculosis, Immunizations, Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology, and Community Health Improvement programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Public Health Nursing Services: Provide HIV/STD testing and screening services, perform nurse exams, and treat patients with STDs.
  • Immunization Program: Assist with review and update of regional standing delegation orders for immunizations and immunization emergency responses, ensure PHR-1 staff employee immunization records are complete and up-to-date, and plan, develop, implement, and monitor standardizing PHR-1 clinics with appropriate safety materials.
  • Tuberculosis Service: Identify persons who have clinically active Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, case manage persons who have or who are suspected of having disease, identify and manage persons infected with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis, provide laboratory and diagnostic services, collect and analyze data, and provide training and education.
  • Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology: Maintain ability and skills to perform duties associated with Public Health Emergency Preparedness, maintain ability and skills to perform population-based services associated with Community Health Services, and attend and participate in all nursing and other associated trainings required by PHR 1.
Requirements:
  • Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of professional nursing theory, nursing processes, nursing science, and clinical skills, knowledge of principles and practice of public health nursing and health care management, knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, knowledge of the principles and practices of epidemiology and medical terminology, knowledge of Communicable Disease reporting laws, and skill in planning, organization, and time management.
  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Nursing and 1-2 years of experience in public health nursing or a related field.
Working Conditions:

This position requires safe operation of a state-owned vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct state business and an acceptable driving record must be maintained in accordance with DSHS Policy OS-, Fleet Operations and Management & Procedures and standards developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety.


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