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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Collin County, TX
Mckinney, TX

$25-44/hour
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Nurse (RN) - TB Program


Job Description Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Nurse (RN) for the TB program. This TB Registered Nurse is responsible for case management activities for TB cases/suspects which include: physical assessments, patient education and counseling, directly observed therapy and patient referrals. Controls the spread of TB by conducting contact elicitation/notification and testing, and by participating in active surveillance activities. Treatment and care will be provided in the clinical setting as well as known cases/suspects homes. Provides administrative support by answering the telephone, scheduling appointments, triage emergencies, answering pharmacy related questions and pulling patients charts and files. Interacts with patients by obtaining weight, height, pulse, blood pressure and medical history and sputum collections. Also performs lab work and sends samples to the courier. Performs related duties as assigned in Health Care Services including the Immunization clinic, STD Clinic, Travel Medicine Clinic, Employee Health Clinic and Adult Health Clinic. Work is performed under the direction of the Health Authority and Health Care Administrator. Candidates must possess and maintain an unencumbered Registered Nurse License in the State of Texas. Must have at least two years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Current CPR certification is preferred, or must obtain within 60 days of employment. Strong computer skills are required. Work requires the ability to exercise independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Bilingual preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid Texas Operator's Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. All nursing personnel will be required to complete the CDC's Core Curriculum. Workplace and Benefits Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment, 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest, 100% tuition reimbursement, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans, 10 paid holidays annually, 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year, county-provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and other optional participation benefits. You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website. You must submit a completed application to be considered for employment. Attaching a resume is not considered an acceptable substitute for a completed application. COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Compensation Starting Salary: $72,532 per year

Pay

Average Texas Staff Position Pay

$43.70/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg is 1% lower than the US average of $44.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.