0000005943.REGISTERED NURSE II.TUBERCULOSIS

Dallas County; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas County in Dallas, TX seeks a Registered Nurse II for Tuberculosis program at Tb Clinic. Responsibilities include health screening, assessments, treatments/immunizations, and education for patients and staff.

Requires nursing degree, RN license in Texas, and at least one year of RN experience. Travel to multiple sites may be required; driver’s license with good record needed. Position may involve on-call or weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• One year of work related RN experience.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Texas.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Willing to travel to various work site locations.

Responsibilities

• Obtains medical histories, performs physical assessments and investigations.
• Administers appropriate treatment and/or immunization and obtains laboratory specimens.
• Conducts comprehensive educational counseling to patients and other professionals.
• Functions as a preceptor for patients and other agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Software proficiency

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

0000005943.REGISTERED NURSE II.TUBERCULOSIS

Job Description

Performs health screening and assessment services, initiates treatments and/or immunizations per approved protocol; and provides education and counseling to patients and other professionals.

Responsibilities

1. Obtains medical histories, performs physical assessments and investigations.
2. Administers appropriate treatment and/or immunization and obtains laboratory specimens.
3. Conducts comprehensive educational counseling to patients and other professionals.
4. Functions as a preceptor for patients and other agencies.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. One (1) year of work related experience as a Registered Nurse.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relations with employees, departments and the general public. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas. Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, with a good driving record. Note: Based on the needs of the department, employees may be requested to work overtime during their regular schedule and weekends at the advance notice of the supervisor or department head.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Ability to withstand prolonged standing, walking, sitting and the ability to lift up to 25 lbs., unassisted. Ability to travel to various work site locations.

JUVENILE: This position may be located within a secured facility, requires the ability to restrain and/or chase youths and be on-call 24 hours for unit emergencies.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26000162
• Degree Level Associate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations Tb Clinic, Dallas, TX, 75207, US