Registered Nurse, Antoine Clinic

Position Description If you’re looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health. About Harris County Public Health: Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant. Position Overview: The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Registered Nurse (RN) will support clinical services provided to patients by ensuring quality patient care through Immunizations, HIV prevention, and Family Planning Service programs. The RN will provide safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the care team, providing patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member of the health care team. The RN with a focus on patient safety, and will be a leader among the License vocational nurses and Medical Assistant. The RN is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice of an RN, and in accordance with the federal, state and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of HCPH. This position supports the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH), and reports to the Clinical Health Services (CHS) Program Manager. This position will support all clinical services by providing comprehensive nursing services. Duties and Responsibilities: • Gives age-appropriate immunizations, stay up to date with all CDC vaccine schedule changes, and assists the nursing team with providing CDC recommended vaccinations at all times and serves as a vaccination coordinator alternate for the Vaccine for Children’s (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS). • Provides HIV testing, education on HIV prevention with connection to services. STI testing, treatment, & Education. • Works with the medical providers and the medical team to complete duties such as assisting with physical exams and medical procedures, administering/dispensing prescribed medication according to Pharmacy D regulations, and responding to emergency medical situations. • Receives, reviews, and prioritizes all laboratory results and ensures all abnormal laboratory values are documented in the electronic medical record (EMR) system, confirming that all abnormal laboratory values are flagged and reviewed by the medical provider for referrals or treatment as indicated. • Assists with control of patient flow through the facility during clinic visits, including discharging patients from the clinic following the medical providers’ care plan and provides appropriate patient education. • Provides and explain laboratory results to patients and their families, and supplies individualized health education and counseling in a patient-centered manner. May be called upon to present group health education sessions when indicated. • Assists with medical inventory, including but not limited to vaccines and oral medications, ordering, and ensuring the clinic is appropriately stocked. • Supervises LVNs and any unlicensed personnel when tasks are delegated. Supervision is defined as directing, guiding, and influencing the outcome of performance and activity. The RN may have to directly observe and evaluate the nursing care provided depending on the LVN’s skills and competence, patient conditions and emergencies. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or [email protected]. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements Education: • Associates Degree in Nursing. Experience: • At least one (1) year of experience as an RN in an outpatient clinical setting. Licensure/Certifications: • Active license with no restriction as an Registered Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Registered Nurse Examiners. • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate. • Valid TX Driver's License. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and navigating Electronic Medical Record Systems. • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written). • Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information. • Knowledge of current CDC recommendations for immunizations. • Ability to organize material, prioritize job tasks, make reliable judgments, and draw conclusions from verbal discussions and written data. • Ability to draw conclusions from data, such as lab tests, to record this information accurately in patient’s record, and to notify the medical providers when deviations occur.Core Competencies: Organizational Leadership • Understands the organizational mission. • Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust. • Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.Collaboration • Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission. • Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group. • Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.Innovation • Ability to adapt to change.Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics • Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. • Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. • Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses. • Uses sound judgment. • Self-motivated. • Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.Communication • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences Languages: • Bilingual (English/Spanish).Experience: • At least one (1) year experience working with HIV population General Information Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: • This is a Regular | Full-time position. • Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Must be willing to flex work hours for occasional Saturday and extended clinic hours.Work Environment: • This position operates in a medical clinic environment. This position also operates in a standard office environment with standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.Physical Demands: • Persons in these positions frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs. Work Location: • Harris County Public Health - Community Health & Wellness Division: 5815 Antoine Dr., Houston, TX 77090 Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan. The following benefits are offeredonlyto Harris County employees inregular(full-time)positions: Health & Wellness Benefits • Medical Coverage • Dental Coverage • Vision Coverage • Wellness Plan • Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Paid Time Off (PTO) • Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service) • Eleven (11) County-observed holidays • One (1) floating holiday per year • Paid Parental Leave* • Sick Leave Retirement Savings Benefit • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are available to Harris County employees infull-timeand selectpart-timepositions: • Professional learning & development opportunities • Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan) • Flexible work schedule* • METRO RideSponsor Program* • Participation may vary by County department. Theemployee benefits plans ofHarris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas. In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: www.benefitsathctx.com