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Form of workSUMMARY
Performs COVID-19 vaccinations with the Brazos Valley Mobile Action Team (BVMAT), helps coordinate vaccine clinics; attends meetings as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Works closely with BVMAT Administrative Coordinator to coordinate COVID-19 vaccine clinics throughout the Brazos Valley;
Performs COVID-19 vaccinations inside and outside of city, including preparing materials and medical supplies (syringes, Band-Aids, alcohol preps, cotton balls, gloves, etc.), providing counseling/teaching, and obtaining proper consent, and maintaining inventory of supplies;
Attends meetings and educational seminars as required, and prepares and distributes statistical reports weekly and monthly;
Counsels patients in person regarding COVID-19 vaccines;
Maintains HIPAA compliance;
Complies with policies and procedures delineated in the current "Employee Handbook and Personnel Policies of Brazos County, Texas" and department supplements;
Provides Public Health and medical information to individuals and groups, including preparing and giving presentations regarding COVID-19 vaccination, and representing the Health Department at community functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a non-supervisory position.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing with current Registered Nurse licensure from the state of Texas and two years of practice. Previous Public Health experience preferred, and/or bilingual proficiency preferred, in addition to the aforementioned education/experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF
Medical/first aid procedures; immunization laws; physical assessment skills; and the philosophy, purpose, goals and objectives of Public Health.
SKILL/ABILITY TO
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, representatives of governmental agencies, and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; communicate effectively with individuals, families, and groups from all social levels; operate standard word processing and spreadsheet software; interpret Public Health policies and procedures; administer medical tests; provide counseling to patients; and analyze and interpret data.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Registered Nurse licensure (Texas) and valid Texas Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as files, stacks of records, or other similar objects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee must frequently perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work closely with others as part of a team, and work under time pressures. The employee may face possible exposure to diseases and illnesses.
Employee will be required to work at least one weekend per month. This job requires a considerable amount of travel and fieldwork with a team. Some overnight stays may be required out in the field with the BVMAT team. Some evening hours will be required.
