Public Health Nurse

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: 9786
• Closing Date: 01/08/2026
• 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
• Travel:
  Up to 30%
• Regular/Temporary:
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
• Job Location City: DUMAS
• Job Location Address: 501 SUCCESS BLVD
• Other Locations:
• MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

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 to conduct state business, and an acceptable driving record must be maintained in accordance with DSHS Policy OS-3901, Fleet Operations and Management & Procedures and standards developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to, or documented evidence of vaccination against, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), Tdap, annual vaccination against influenza (and hepatitis B if applicable).

EJF 1 (40%) Performs public health nursing duties for the Immunization program, including but not limited to:

1. Administer vaccines and observation of potential adverse effects, unusual symptoms, and reactions.

2. Conduct immunization clinics in Health Service Region 1 (PHR-1) assigned areas.

3. Collaborate with school nurses, county officials and local coalitions to assess immunization service needs.

4. Maintain clinic records to include documentation of vaccine history, vaccine administration, consent forms, and other TVFC (Texas Vaccine for Children) required and recommended immunization guidelines.

5. Facilitate obtaining signature of local authorized medical physician for standing orders and/or contracted services.

6. Prepare and complete clinical program reports.

EJF 2 (30%) Performs public health nursing duties for the HIV/STD program, including but not limited to:

1. Performs HIV/STD testing and screening services, appropriate nurse exams and treats patients with STDs.

2. Interpretation of laboratory tests.

3. Functions as a liaison and consultant to private healthcare providers regarding HIV/STDs.

4. Provides education on HIV/STD prevention and services.

1. Identifying persons who have clinically active Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

2. Case managing persons who have or who are suspected of having disease.

3. Identifying and managing persons infected with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis.

4. Providing laboratory and diagnostic services.

5. Providing training and education.

EJF 4 (10%) Performs public health nursing duties for the Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology, and Community Health Improvement, HIV/STD programs, including but not limited to:

1. Maintain ability and skills to perform duties associated with Public Health Emergency Preparedness.

2. Maintain ability and skills to perform population-based services associated with Community Health Improvement.

3. Attend and participate in all nursing and other associated trainings required by PHR 1 to maintain ability and skills associated with public health nursing.

(5%) Perform other duties as assigned. Duties may include:
Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology activities to include training in POD (Point of Dispensing), RSS (Receiving, Staging, Storage), and ROC (Regional Operations Center) functions;
Participation in local, regional, and statewide exercises. Responding in regional emergency situations as needed; and other duties assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Must be currently licensed to practice as a…