Public Health Nurse

Date:
Sep 10, 2026

Location:

TYLER, TX

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

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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