Job/Position Description Public Health Nurse I Under the general direction of the Family & Community Health (FCHS) Services Nurse Supervisor II, the Program Manager and medical direction of the Regional Medical Director, this position performs routine public health nursing work in clinical and/or non-clinical settings which will require regular and frequent travel to the field offices located in Brady, Sonora, Fort Stockton and other satellite sites. This position coordinates the delivery of public health nursing services and essential public health services through the application of education, assessments, quality assurance and direct client services. Will work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions 35%) DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES: Administers medications, immunizations, testing and treatments according to regional and DSHS Standing Delegation Orders and procedures. Assesses and plans the delivery of direct public health services and essential public health services to individuals, families, and communities. Conducts physical assessments of patient health needs and implements appropriate actions. Prepares and maintains patient records, program reports and patient assessments. Instructs, counsels and assists patients in meeting their health care needs. Responsible for using independent clinical judgement when making referrals for medical and social services with follow-up as necessary. Responsible for the management of pharmaceuticals, vaccine inventory and storage. (35%) POPULATION BASED COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: Provides and explains information regarding Child Health, Maternal Health, and Perinatal Infant Health and Tobacco free information to the public through one:one education sessions, presentations and community events. Must plan events, attend trainings, and network with community stakeholders and community members. Assists with public health need assessments and verification of reports data. Assists other public health staff in communicating with agencies/individuals on the treatment, control, or prevention of diseases or injury. (20%) DISEASE PREVENTION/CONTROL Identifies community resources and makes referrals to health care and related services. Support the implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive case management service plan for clients and families. Makes home visits independently. Supports the implementation of the surveillance of communicable diseases and other health conditions, and plans interventions at the community or regional level. Assures compliance with Immunizations; Tuberculosis Control; HIV/STD, vector-Bourne diseases and prevention of vector-Bourne diseases. (10%) OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED Other related duties as 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 activation. Such participating may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location. 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. Complete all trainings related to job duties on a timely manner. Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications Curen https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=597173 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.