Public Health Nurse

Posting 21176
-Posted
09/10/2026

- Dept of State Health Services

- Region 4/5
- Healthcare Support
-b. $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.

Employee Benefits:

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 I
Job Title: Public Health Nurse I
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: Region 4/5
Posting Number: 21176
Closing Date: 09/24/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $4,522.18 - $5,666.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
Shift: Day
Additional Shift: None
Telework:
Travel: Up to 45%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: TYLER
Job Location Address: 2521 W FRONT ST
Other Locations: None
MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Performs routine (journey-level) public health nursing work in the Immunizations / Vaccine-Preventable Disease (VPD) program in a clinical or non-clinical setting. Provides immunization services to individuals, families, and communities through direct care delivery, community outreach, records review, and health education. Works under moderate supervision of the Immunizations Program Manager, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Unusual or complex situations are escalated to the supervisor or more experienced staff.

This position does not serve in a lead, supervisory, or managerial capacity.

Essential Job Functions

Duties are representative of the work performed at this classification level. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Direct Immunization Services: 40%

• Administers vaccines, immunizations, and related treatments in accordance with the current immunization schedule, established standards, and DSHS procedures.
• Plans and provides immunizations at community clinics, special events, and outreach settings, including mobile or off-site locations.
• Maintains and monitors inventory of vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and medical supplies; ensures compliance with proper vaccine storage and handling requirements.

Community Outreach & Health Education: 25%

• Conducts community outreach to promote the benefits of immunizations and vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) prevention to individuals, families, schools, and community groups.
• Assists with immunization education activities for public and private providers on topics including the immunization schedule, administration techniques, and vaccine storage and handling, under the direction of the supervisor.
• Collaborates with DSHS field offices on direct service and promotional immunization activities, including assisting with special promotion initiatives and community events.
• Assesses communities with low immunization rates for access needs and barriers; assists communities in developing plans to increase coverage.

Records Review & Program Reporting: 20%

• Reviews immunization records at assigned schools and childcare facilities to collect coverage data; documents findings and submits reports to the supervisor.
• Observes and documents vaccine storage and handling practices at assigned sites and reports observations to the supervisor.
• Prepares and maintains patient records, program reports, and visit documentation in accordance with established procedures and state reporting requirements.

Program Support & Emergency Response: 10%

• Provides backup support for the Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program Coordinator as assigned.
• Participates in public health emergency response activities related to immunizations as directed.
• Works collaboratively as a team member and keeps the Program Manager informed of significant activities, findings, and community needs.

Other Duties as Assigned: 5%

• Performs related work as assigned consistent with routine public health nursing responsibilities.

Supervision Received

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