Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Harris County
Houston, TX

Registered Nurse (RN), HIV

Position Description Harris County Public Health has earned the 2023 Best Place for Working Parents Business Designation. About Harris County Public Health: Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 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 HIV Prevention Registered Nurse (RN) supports patient care services provided by the Harris County Public Health (HCPH) HIV Prevention Clinic. The RN provides safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the care team, promoting patient-centered care, advocating for patient safety, and collaborating with the health care team. With a focus on reducing STIs, the RN will also act as a leader among the Licensed Vocational Nurses and Medical Assistants. The RN is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice of an RN, and in accordance with federal, state and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of HCPH. Duties & 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). * Serves as a vaccination coordinator or alternate for the Vaccine for Children's (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS). * 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. * Assists with patient screening (i.e., drawing blood, testing urine, taking/recording vital signs, and performing vision and hearing assessment) * 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 [email protected] Requirements Education/Licenses/Certifications: * Associates Degree in Nursing * Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners with no restrictions * American Heart Association CPR Certificate * Valid TX Driver's License Experience: * At least one (1) year of experience as an RN in an outpatient clinical setting 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment * 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 * 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 * 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 * Written and verbal English competency * Able to read and follow directions 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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences Language: * Bilingual (English/Spanish) General Information Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: * Full Time | Regular * Monday to Thursday | 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. * Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends. * Able to travel within Harris County as needed. Work Environment: * This job operates in a professional clinic environment. * This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands: * This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time. Work Location: * 5815 Antoine Drive, Houston, TX 77091 Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. BENEFITS Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan. The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions: * Medical Coverage * Dental Coverage * Vision Coverage * Wellness Plan * Life Insurance * Long-term disability * Employee Assistance Program * Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service * Accrual rates increase based on years of service * Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday * Professional development opportunities * Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan * Healthcare Reimbursement Account * 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees: * Retirement Pension (TCDRS) * Flexible schedule (varies by department) * Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program) In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website: https://benefitsathctx.com/ 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application. * High School or GED diploma * Associate Degree * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree or higher * None of the above 02 If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major? * Nursing * Other Related Field * Unrelated Field * N/A; No Degree 03 Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs. 04 Do you have a current American Heart Association CPR Certificate? * Yes * No 05 Do you currently hold an active and non-expired Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing? Please ensure all related details are included in the Certificates and Licenses section of your application, as this is a requirement for the job and will be verified during the background check if a conditional offer of employment is made * Yes, I currently hold an active and non-expired Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing * No, I do not currently hold an active and non-expired Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing 06 This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Driver's License? * Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License * Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date * No, I'm not interested 07 Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience as an RN in an outpatient clinical setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) * Less than one (1) year * One (1) year or more * I do not have this experience 08 Please provide details about your verifiable experience as an RN in an outpatient clinical setting. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.] 09 Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check. * Advanced * Intermediate * Basic * Entry Level * Not proficient 10 Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? If yes, do you consider yourself fluent? * Yes, I am fluent in both of these languages * No, I am fluent in only one of these languages * No, I am not fluent in either one of these languages Required Question Agency Harris County Address 1111 Fannin St Ste. 600 Houston, Texas, 77002 Phone 713-274-5445 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx