Public Health Nurse

Position: Public Health Nurse I

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Date:
Dec 21, 2025

Location:

DUMAS, TX, 79029

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Employee Benefits

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Functional

Title:

Public Health Nurse I

Job Title: Public Health Nurse I

Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: Region 1

Posting Number: 9602

Closing Date: 01/12/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20

Salary Range: $4,522.18 - $4,772.17

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 30%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility

Location:

501 SUCCESS BLVD, DUMAS

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

Brief

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisor III, nurse practice/clinical management of the Director of Nursing, and the medical supervision of the Regional Medical Director, performs general nursing duties for the Texas Department of State Health Service (DSHS) - Public Health Region (PHR) I. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing public health nursing services to HIV/STD, Tuberculosis, Immunizations, Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology, and Community Health Improvement program clients.

Safe operation of either a state-owned vehicle or personal vehicle is required, and an acceptable driving record must be maintained. Compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to or documented evidence of vaccination against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Tdap, annual influenza vaccination and hepatitis B if applicable.

Essential Job Functions EJF 1 (40%) - Immunization Program

• Administer vaccines and observe potential adverse effects, unusual symptoms, and reactions.
• Conduct immunization clinics in Public Health Region 1 assigned areas.
• Collaborate with school nurses, county officials, and local coalitions to assess immunization service needs.
• Maintain clinic records, including vaccine history, administration, consent forms and other Texas Vaccine for Children guidelines.
• Facilitate obtaining signatures of local authorized medical physicians for standing orders and/or contracted services.
• Prepare and complete clinical program reports.

EJF 2 (30%) - Tuberculosis Service

• Identify persons with clinically active Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
• Case‑manage persons who have or are suspected of having the disease.
• Identify and manage persons infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
• Provide laboratory and diagnostic services.
• Provide training and education.

EJF 3 (15%) - HIV/STD Program

• Perform HIV/STD testing and screening services, appropriate nurse exams, and treat patients with STDs.
• Interpret laboratory tests.
• Act as liaison and consultant to private healthcare providers regarding HIV/STDs.
• Provide education on HIV/STD prevention and services.

EJF 4 (10%) - Preparedness, Response/Epidemiology, and Community Health Improvement

• Maintain ability and skills for public health emergency preparedness.
• Maintain ability and skills for population‑based services associated with community health improvement.
• Attend and participate in all nursing and other associated trainings required by PHR 1 to maintain ability and skills associated with public health nursing.

EJF 5 (5%) - Additional Duties

• Participate in preparedness and response/epidemiology activities, training in POD, RSS, and ROC functions, and local, regional, and statewide exercises.
• Respond in…