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Form of workHarris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation.
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:
Under the supervision of the Refugee Program Nurse Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) will provide safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member of the health care team. The Registered Nurse with a focus on patient safety, 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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
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:
Under the supervision of the Refugee Program Nurse Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) will provide safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member of the health care team. The Registered Nurse with a focus on patient safety, 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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Give 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)
- Assist with patient screening (i.e., drawing blood, testing urine, taking/recording vital signs, and performing vision and hearing assessment)
- Interview and record pertinent medical and socioeconomic patient information in the EMR for the provider assessment
- Receive, review, and prioritize all laboratory results and ensures all abnormal laboratory values are documented in the EMR, confirming that any and all abnormal laboratory values are flagged and reviewed by the RHSP APPs or CH&W Director for referrals or treatment as indicated
- Provide 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.
- Assist 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.
- Administer and/or dispenses prescribed medication according to Pharmacy D regulations.
- Support clinical team, consisting of APPs, LVNs, RNs and MAs, in managing their patients.
- RNs supervise 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Education:
- Associates Degree in Nursing
Experience:
- Two (2) years of experience as an RN in a public health o community health setting, or related field
Licensure/Certifications:
- Registered Nurse
- CPR Certification
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and navigating EMRs
- 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 RN manager or medical providers when deviations occur.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
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
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
- Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Self-motivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
Communication
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
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.Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-Time | Grant Funded
- Monday - Friday | 8 am - 5 pm
- Other days and hours as necessary.
- Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
- Able to travel within Harris County jurisdiction.
- This job operates in a professional clinic environment.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
- This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 20 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
- 7447 Harwin Dr. Suite 180, Houston, TX 77036
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.
Employment Type: Grant-funded Full-timeDue to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
