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DEPARTMENT: |
Community Health Nursing |
POSITION NUMBER: |
30 |
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POSITION: |
Community Health Nurse (RN) |
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SALARY/RANGE: |
Grant-funded Position Starting salary based on experience |
STATUS: |
Full-time/Exempt |
Under the direction of the Director of Community Health
Services and Deputy Health Authority of
Essential Job Functions
40% - Direct care duties: Perform all clinical tasks as trained, and
those designated by Health Authorities under Standing Delegation Orders (SDOs).
Enter necessary data in appropriate databases (Immtrac, TWICES). Direct
care duties include but are not limited to providing immunizations at
designated clinics; Direct observed therapy and clinic care for tuberculosis
patients; breast exams; collect specimens for pap tests and sexually
transmitted disease evaluations for men and women; assists Community Health
Services Director with employee physicals (taking/recording vital signs,
heights and weights, vision screens); Home visits including home
assessments, locating patients with critical findings and those lost to follow
up, patient education, lab draws, and flu shots for those who are home
bound.
50% -
Population-based duties: Engages in
door-to-door surveys and outreach; Meets with community to determine health
related needs based on assessments; Investigate health problems and health
hazards in the community; Evaluate effectiveness, accessibility and quality of
private and population based services; Link people to needed personal health
services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable;
Serve as group leader for educational projects in schools, day care centers,
and other community establishments; Inform, educate, and empower people about
health issues related to environmental and behavioral changes; Assists in the
development of policies and plans that affect the health and social economic
status of a community; Participates and helps in the formation of local
coalitions and/or other community groups; Plans and organizes community health
services including identification and interpretation of specific health needs;
Provides assistance in control and follow up of communicable diseases,
including but not limited to tuberculosis
10% - Other duties: Maintains daily logs to provide
accountability for services rendered; Gathers and reports statistical data monthly
on outreach completed; Provides orientation, education, and supervision of
staff nurses, students and auxiliary workers and volunteers on Public Health
and the role of Community Health Nurses; Other duties as assigned by Community
Health Services Director.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of Scope
and Standards of Practice for Public Health Nurses according to the American
Nurses Association and practice according to these guidelines and
procedures. Those who participate in Breast and Cervical Screening Should
be have proficient understanding of Texas Department of State Health Services
policies and procedures found the Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening (BCCS)
Program Manual of Operations.
Skill in providing
excellent customer service and support; organizing and prioritizing workload
and meeting deadlines; and excellent written and verbal communication. Once
training is obtained, perform appropriate clinical examinations, including but
not limited to: Clinical breast examinations,
Ability to interact
effectively and professionally with persons from diverse cultural,
socioeconomic, education, racial, ethnic and professional backgrounds; work
effectively with managers, co-workers, members of the public and professional
groups; communicate effectively, clearly, concisely with others (internal and
external customers, both verbally and in writing), consistently demonstrate
positive/proactive customer service attitude; consistently maintains ethical
behaviors exemplary of quality public service and fair standards, inclusively,
among all employees and members of the public; work as an effective team
member; function independently, exercise sound judgment and initiative; be
flexible to shift priorities; maintain confidentiality; establish and maintain
effective interpersonal work relationships, work toward goals and objectives of
Strategic Health Plan and those listed our Texas Department of State Health
Services Local Public Health Service Delivery Plan (000) ; follow Health
District policies – including adhering to the Health District’s immunization
policy and the mission, vision, and Guiding Principles of the Health District;
receive constructive feedback; and be available to accept new assignments to
meet disaster–related Health District responsibilities.
Education
/ Experience
Graduation from an accredited School of
Nursing and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
with two years paid, full-time experience as a practicing Registered Nurse OR Graduation from
an accredited School of Nursing and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse
in the State of Texas. Completion of one year (30 semester hours) of
collegiate nursing that earned academic credit from an accredited college or
university after graduating from nursing school. One year of paid,
full-time experience as a practicing Registered Nurse OR Bachelor of
Science in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Must complete all required trainings to
perform clinical tasks as assigned.
License
and/or Certification
Licensed as a RN in the State of
Special
Requirements
Must
have reliable transportation and be willing to travel between GCHD facilities. Must be willing to work evening and weekend hours as
necessary.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until
this position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer