Public Health Nurse

Date:
Jun 23, 2026

Location:

BIG SPRING, TX

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Functional

Title:

Public Health Nurse

Job Title: Public Health Nurse I

Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: Region 9/10

Posting Number: 17919

Closing Date: 07/23/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $5,166.66

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 35%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

BIG SPRING

Job Location Address: 501 BIRDWELL LN STE 28

Other Locations: Big Spring

MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Under the general direction of the Family & Community Health (FCHS) Services Nurse Supervisor II and medical direction of the Regional Medical Director, this Public Health Nurse I performs routine public health nursing work in clinical and/or non-clinical settings based out of Big Spring, Texas. The role requires regular travel to field offices in Brady, Sonora, Fort Stockton, and other satellite sites.

This position coordinates the delivery of public health nursing services and essential public health services through education, assessments, quality assurance and direct client services. Work is performed under moderate supervision with limited latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Direct Client Services (35%)

• Administers medications, immunizations, testing and treatments according to regional and DSHS Standing Delegation Orders and procedures.
• Assesses and plans delivery of direct public health services and essential public health services for individuals, families, and communities.
• Conducts physical assessments of patient health needs and implements appropriate actions.
• Prepares and maintains patient records, program reports and patient assessments.
• Instructs, counsels and assists patients in meeting their health care needs.
• Uses independent clinical judgment when making referrals for medical and social services with follow-up as necessary.
• Manages pharmaceuticals, vaccine inventory and storage.

Population Based Community Outreach Activities (35%)

• Provides and explains information regarding Child Health, Maternal Health, Perinatal Infant Health and Tobacco‑free information to the public through one‑to‑one education sessions, presentations and community events.
• Plans events, attends trainings, and networks with community stakeholders and members.
• Assists with public health need assessments and verification of reports data.
• Assists other public health staff in communicating with agencies/individuals on treatment, control, or prevention of diseases or injury.

Disease Prevention/Control (20%)

• Identifies community resources and makes referrals to health care and related services.
• Supports implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive case management service plan for clients and families.
• Makes home visits independently.
• Supports surveillance of communicable diseases and other health conditions, and plans interventions at the community or regional level.
• Ensures compliance with Immunizations;
  Tuberculosis Control; HIV/STD, vector‑borne diseases and prevention of vector‑borne diseases.

Other Related Duties as Assigned (10%)

• Participates in or supports disaster response, recovery or Continuity of Operations activation as required.
• Requires safe…