If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Registered Nurse (RN) will support clinical services provided to patients by ensuring quality patient care through Immunizations and Family Planning Service programs. The RN will provide safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the care team, providing patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member of the health care team. The RN with a focus on patient safety and will be a leader among the License vocational nurses and Medical Assistant. The RN is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice of an RN, and in accordance with the federal, state and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of HCPH. This position supports the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH), and reports to the Clinical Health Services (CHS) Program Manager. This position will support all clinical services by providing comprehensive nursing services.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Gives age-appropriate immunizations, stay up to date with all CDC vaccine schedule changes, and assists the nursing team with providing CDC recommended vaccinations at all times and serves as a vaccination coordinator alternate for the Vaccine for Children’s (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS).
Serves as a vaccination coordinator or alternate for the Vaccine for Children's (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS).
Works with the medical providers and the medical team to complete duties such as assisting with physical exams and medical procedures, administering/dispensing prescribed medication according to Pharmacy D regulations, and responding to emergency medical situations.
Receives, reviews, and prioritizes all laboratory results and ensures all abnormal laboratory values are documented in the electronic medical record (EMR) system, confirming that all abnormal laboratory values are flagged and reviewed by the medical provider for referrals or treatment as indicated.
Assists with control of patient flow through the facility during clinic visits, including discharging patients from the clinic following the medical providers’ care plan and provides appropriate patient education.
Provides and explain laboratory results to patients and their families, and supplies individualized health education and counseling in a patient-centered manner. May be called upon to present group health education sessions when indicated.
-Assists with medical inventory, including but not limited to vaccines and oral medications, ordering, and ensuring the clinic is appropriately stocked.
Supervises LVNs and any unlicensed personnel when tasks are delegated. Supervision is defined as directing, guiding, and influencing the outcome of performance and activity. The RN may have to directly observe and evaluate the nursing care provided depending on the LVN’s skills and competence, patient conditions and emergencies.
Under general supervision of a physician, provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Experience:
Licenses/Certifications:
Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Texas, issued by the Texas Board of Nursing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
Valid TX Driver's License
Education:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and navigating Electronic Medical Record Systems.
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
Knowledge of current CDC recommendations for immunizations
Ability to organize material, prioritize job tasks, make reliable judgments, and draw conclusions from verbal discussions and written data
Ability to draw conclusions from data, such as lab tests, to record this information accurately in patient’s record, and to notify the medical providers when deviations occur
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
Understands the organizational mission
Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
Innovation
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
Communication
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
Written and verbal English competency
Able to read and follow directions
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.Language: - Bilingual in English and Spanish
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Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
