Public Health Nurse I

Department-of-State-Health-Services; Pampa (TX); Presencial; USD 50 000 - 53 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Dept of State Health Services in Texas seeks a Public Health Nurse I to provide nursing services across Immunization, HIV/STD, and Epidemiology programs within Public Health Region 1. Responsibilities include vaccine administration, immunization clinics, HIV/STD testing, TB case management, and disaster preparedness support.

Under supervision of Nurse Supervisor III, you will maintain records, collaborate with partners, and ensure compliance with immunization policy.

Qualificações

• RN licensed in Texas (required).
• Experience functioning independently (required).
• Experience in Public Health Nursing and health care management (preferred).
• Experience in clinical settings (preferred).
• Experience interpreting complex policies and procedures (preferred).
• Experience conducting communicable disease investigations (preferred).
• Experience planning, organization and time management (preferred).
• Experience solving problems and exercising sound judgment (preferred).
• Experience preparing written reports (preferred).
• Experience maintaining confidential records (preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule and performs other duties as assigned.
• Public health nursing duties for Immunization program: administer vaccines, conduct clinics, collaborate with school nurses and local officials, maintain vaccine records, obtain standing orders, prepare program reports.
• Public health nursing duties for HIV/STD program: testing and screening, interpret lab tests, liaise with private providers, educate on HIV/STI prevention.
• Identify and manage TB cases and provide related laboratory/diagnostic services and education.
• Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology and Community Health Improvement duties: maintain readiness, training, and participate in exercises.
• Perform other disaster response duties as assigned.
• Must be licensed RN in Texas and possess valid driver's license.

Conhecimentos

Public health nursing

Communication

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Data interpretation

Project management

Formação académica

RN license (Texas)

Ferramentas

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Career Opportunities: Public Health Nurse I (21965)

Posting ID21965-Posted10/13/2026-Dept of State Health Services-Region 1-Healthcare Practitioners and Technical-Not Eligible for Telework- Other Locations (2) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas . If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits:

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page .

Functional Title: Public Health Nurse I Job Title: Public Health Nurse I Agency: Dept of State Health Services Department: Region 1 Posting Number: 21965 Closing Date: 10/27/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Salary Range: $4,522.18 - $4,772.17 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20 Shift: Day Additional Shift: None Telework: Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 30% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: PAMPA Job Location Address: 121 S GILLESPIE ST Other Locations: Hereford; Dumas MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Brief Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisor III, nurse practice/clinical management of the Director of Nursing, and the medical supervision of the Regional Medical Director, performs general nursing duties for the Texas Department of State Health Service (DSHS) - Public Health Region (PHR) I. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing public health nursing services to HIV/STD, Tuberculosis, Immunizations, Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology, and Community Health Improvement program clients.

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 DSHS Policy OS-3901, Fleet Operations and Management & Procedures and standards developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to, or documented evidence of vaccination against, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), Tdap, annual vaccination against influenza (and hepatitis B if applicable).

Essential Job Functions:

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. All duties are performed under guidance from the DON and with RMD review and approval.

• EJF 1 (40%) Performs public health nursing duties for the Immunization program, including but not limited to:
• 1. Administer vaccines and observation of potential adverse effects, unusual symptoms, and reactions.
• 2. Conduct immunization clinics in Health Service Region 1 (PHR-1) assigned areas.
• 3. Collaborate with school nurses, county officials and local coalitions to assess immunization service needs.
• 4. Maintain clinic records to include documentation of vaccine history, vaccine administration, consent forms, and other TVFC (Texas Vaccine for Children) required and recommended immunization guidelines.
• 5. Facilitate obtaining signature of local authorized medical physician for standing orders and/or contracted services.
• 6. Prepare and complete clinical program reports.

• EJF 2 (30%) Performs public health nursing duties for the HIV/STD program, including but not limited to:
• 1. Performs HIV/STD testing and screening services, appropriate nurse exams and treats patients with STDs.
• 2. Interpretation of laboratory tests.
• 3. Functions as a liaison and consultant to private healthcare providers regarding HIV/STDs.
• 4. Provides education on HIV/STD prevention and services.

• 1. Identifying persons who have clinically active Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
• 2. Case managing persons who have or who are suspected of having disease.
• 3. Identifying and managing persons infected with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.
• 4. Providing laboratory and diagnostic services.
• 5. Providing training and education.

• EJF 4 (10%) Performs public health nursing duties for the Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology, and Community Health Improvement, HIV/STD programs, including but not limited to:
• 1. Maintain ability and skills to perform duties associated with Public Health Emergency Preparedness.
• 2. Maintain ability and skills to perform population-based services associated with Community Health Improvement.
• 3. Attend and participate in all nursing and other associated trainings required by PHR 1 to maintain ability and skills associated with public health nursing.

(5%) Perform other duties as assigned. Duties may include: Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology activities to include training in POD (Point of Dispensing), RSS (Receiving, Staging, Storage), and ROC (Regional Operations Center) functions; Participation in local, regional, and statewide exercises. Responding in regional emergency situations as needed; and other duties assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration required:

• Must be currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Must possess a valid Class C Texas Driver’s license or equivalent from another state.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities critical to performance in this position:

• 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 including venipuncture, assessment, and specimen collection, shipping or submission.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of epidemiology and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of Communicable Disease reporting laws.
• Knowledge of computer software (i.e Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Power Point).
• Skill in planning, organization and time management, and problem solving.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
• Skill in interpreting and understanding complex policies and procedures.
• Skill in interpreting laboratory findings, physical signs/symptoms and information on medical charts.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to administer medication via various routes (I.e. oral, cutaneous, intradermal, topical intramuscular).
• Ability to perform drug calculations, conversion of units of measure, and process of dispensing medications.
• Ability to work closely with public and private health care providers to enhance disease reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and/or assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and present information in a clear, concise and effective manner.
• Ability to prepare written reports and coordinate special events/projects.
• Ability to function independently.

Initial Screening Criteria:

• RN licensed in Texas (required)
• Experience functioning independently (required)
• Experience in Public Health Nursing and health care management (preferred)
• Experience in working in a clinical settings (preferred)
• Experience in interpreting complex policies and procedures (preferred)
• Experience conducting communicable disease investigations (preferred)
• Experience planning, organization and time management (preferred)
• Experience solving problems and exercising sound judgment (preferred)
• Experience preparing written reports (preferred)
• Experience maintaining confidential records (preferred)

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ .

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747 or via email at [e-mail] .

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form