Job Description

Harris 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:
The HIV Prevention Registered Nurse (RN) supports patient care services provided by the Harris County Public Health (HCPH) HIV Prevention Clinic. The RN provides safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the care team, promoting patient-centered care, advocating for patient safety, and collaborating with the health care team. With a focus on reducing STIs, the RN will also act as a leader among the Licensed Vocational Nurses and Medical Assistants. The RN is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice of an RN, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of HCPH.

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.

• Assists with patient screening (i.e., drawing blood, testing urine, taking/recording vital signs, and performing vision and hearing assessment)

• 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.  

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

• Associates Degree in Nursing
• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners with no restrictions
• American Heart Association CPR Certificate
• Valid TX Driver's License

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of experience as an RN in an outpatient clinical setting

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

• 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

• 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

• 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 (English/Spanish)  

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full Time | Regular
• Monday to Thursday | 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
• Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
• Able to travel within Harris County as needed.

Work Environment:

• 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.

Physical Demands:

• This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.

Work Location:

• 5815 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX 77091  

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.

Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,

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