Public Health Nurse

Career Opportunities:
Public Health Nurse (17920)

Posting :
17920 – Posted –
Dept of State Health Services –
Region 9/10 –
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical –
Not Eligible for Telework – Other Locations (3) – Additional Shifts available (1) – $3000 - $4999 per month

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Public Health Nurse
• Job Title: Public Health Nurse I
• Agency: Dept of State Health Services
• Department: Region 9/10
• Posting Number: 17920
• Closing Date: 08/10/2026
• 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 40%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  
• Job Location City: MARFA
• Job Location Address: 205 E EL PASO ST
• Other Locations: Marfa;
  Alpine;
  Presidio
• 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, the Program Manager and medical direction of the Regional Medical Director, this position performs routine public health nursing work in clinical and/or non-clinical settings based out of Alpine, Texas. It will require regular and frequent travel to the field offices located in Marfa, Presidio, Fort Stockton and other satellite sites.

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

(35%) DIRECT CLIENT SERVICES: Administers medications, immunizations, testing and treatments according to regional and DSHS Standing Delegation Orders and procedures. Assesses and plans the delivery of direct public health services and essential public health services to 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. Responsible for using independent clinical judgement when making referrals for medical and social services with follow-up as necessary. Responsible for the management of pharmaceuticals, vaccine inventory and storage.

(35%) POPULATION BASED COMMUNITY OUTREACH

ACTIVITIES:

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

(20%) DISEASE PREVENTION/CONTROL: Identifies community resources and makes referrals to health care and related services. Support the implementation and monitoring of a comprehensive case management service plan for clients and families. Makes home visits independently. Supports the implementation of the surveillance of communicable diseases and other health conditions, and plans…