Senior Public Health Nurse - Regional Clinic Leader

Texas Department of State Health Services; Kaufman (TX); On-site; USD 61,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) seeks a Public Health Nurse III for Region 2/3 in Kaufman, TX. The role provides leadership for public health nursing services across clinics with guidance from the Regional Nurse Manager.

It emphasizes training, quality assurance, and population-based public health activities. Responsibilities include supervising clinical staff, conducting audits, delivering direct patient care, and collaborating to achieve regional health goals.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
• A minimum of one-year experience in public health nursing.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for PH nursing services in PHR 2/3, including staff recruitment, training, development and retention.
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the internal Quality Assurance Program for DSHS clinics.
• Provide direct patient care and population-based services in regional clinics; supervise nurses and administrative staff.
• Coordinate with RNM to integrate PH nursing with program areas and regional goals.

Skills

Nursing techniques

Public health principles

Communication

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) seeks a Public Health Nurse III for Region 2/3 in Kaufman, TX. The role provides leadership for public health nursing services across clinics with guidance from the Regional Nurse Manager.

It emphasizes training, quality assurance, and population-based public health activities. Responsibilities include supervising clinical staff, conducting audits, delivering direct patient care, and collaborating to achieve regional health goals.