Public health Jobs in Austin, TX

Job Duties

ndependently provides professional nursing care to patients in clinics, homes and schools and other community or congregate care settings. Performs nursing assessments, may perform lab tests, take measurements, develop and implement care plans, including the administration of medication and case management. Participates in public health emergencies and community health assessments. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a RN by state code. May supervise support staff.

1. Program Support

• Uses the nursing process to assess, develop / implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes. Uses the Quad Council’s Core Community / Public Health Nursing Competencies as an evidence based platform for practice
• Recognizes the diversity of individuals / populations and applies the appropriate language and communication tools; this may include but not limited to individuals from different cultural, socio-economic, sexual orientation and gender identity and expression
• Works collaboratively with other health department agencies and community partners to support the efforts of moving to public health 3.0 while maintaining the public health gains of public health 1.0 and 2.0.
• Adheres to nursing directives, agency protocols and guidelines
• Practices within the realm of the Nurse Practice Act and related Acts governing health professionals and health laws
• Assesses the health status and health literacy of individuals and families, including determinants of health, using multiple sources of data
• Applies ethical, legal and policy guidelines and principles in the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and inform
• Uses information technology effectively to collect, analyze, store and retrieve data related to public health nursing services for individuals, families and groups
• Uses evidence-based strategies or promising practices from across disciplines to promote health in communities and populations
• Applies methods and practices to access public health information for individuals, families and groups
• Uses assessments, develops plans, implements and evaluates interventions for public health services for individuals, families and groups
• May administer routine child and adult immunizations to clients
• Demonstrates ethical standards of practice in all aspects of public health and public health nursing as the basis of all interactions with individuals, communities, and organizations

2. Workload and Case Administration

3. Direct Patient Care & Other Duties

Minimum Qualifications

Requires licensure as an RN in Virginia or compact state. If a new graduate, must obtain RN license within 90 days of the date of hire or subject to termination per the regulations governing the practice of nursing. Requires BLS certification. Requires adherence to all safety policies including a review of immunizations, driver safety policies and all other state policies.

solutions, leadership, follow directions and establish priorities

technique

change, function as a team member and relate to the public

epidemiology; immunizations; basic nursing science, medical terminology, case

management

Additional Considerations

promotion

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and / or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name : Michelle McKinney

Phone : (540) 322-5878

Email : ov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS / DBVI to get their AHP Letter.