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Job/Position DescriptionPublic Health Nurse IUnder the supervision of the Community Health Improvement Manager or Supervisor (PHN III), uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, deliver and evaluate public health nursing services in the assigned geographic area (Calhoun/Jackson counties). Provides services to individuals, families, groups and communities with health needs ranging from simple to complex but focused on the promotion of optimum wellness and disease prevention. Serves as the team leader for the DSHS staff in the community. Coordinates the day-to-day operations of population-based services and direct clinic services to include meeting program directives and Title V Maternal Child Health performance measures. Responds to a variety of state or regional emergencies, including disease outbreaks and pandemics, hurricanes, tornados and other natural or man-made disasters. During public health emergencies, including pandemic responses such as COVID-19, all PHR 8 employees are expected to provide related public health or emergency response services. This may include response, recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activities. This participation may require a change in shift, location and/or supervisor. Complies with the DSHS Immunization Policy, work rules, and procedures. Works with general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job FunctionsPOPULATION BASED SERVICES (45%): Participates in community assessments. Identifies health needs. Develops plans, implements strategies, and evaluates outcomes for community action and health education and materials as well as action plans to meet selected Title V Maternal Child Health (MCH) performance measures. Establishes and maintains communication and partnerships with stakeholders including local/county officials, community leaders, other agencies, groups, health care providers, schools and the general public. Provides consultation, training and technical assistance to health care providers, academia, and the community. Represents DSHS on local coalitions/collaboratives. Participates in local planning for community preparedness.DIRECT CARE SERVICES (30%): Provides specialized and comprehensive public health nursing services in the field office, home or community using the nursing process. Provides individualized care according to policy, procedure, program standards, physician orders and standing delegation orders. Develops and monitors individualized plans of care, which may include lab testing, counseling, home visits, administering medications and vaccines, education, case management, referrals and follow-up. Performs disease intervention, surveillance and prevention functions for TB, HIV, STDs, perinatal hepatitis B and immunizations, including administering vaccines, and for epidemiology and zoonosis programs as requested. Applies epidemiological principles and methods to assess, prevent, and control disease and promote health.COORDINATION AND TEAM LEADERSHIP (15%): Participates in the evaluation of nursing services; training/orientation of staff; interpreting program operations, policies and procedures; and writing and monitoring annual clinic and MCH goals. Coordinates schedules. Manages clinical resources and supplies. Conducts and documents quality assurance monitoring activities to include review of medical records and clinic operations. Makes recommendations for improvement based on findings. Prepares and maintains pr https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=601426 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.