Job/Position DescriptionPublic Health Nurse I-Under the direct supervision of the Nurse IV, Director of Nursing and the medical supervision of the Regional Medical Director, performs general nursing duties for the Texas Department of State Health Service (DSHS) - Public Health Region (PHR) I. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, providing public health nursing services to HIV/STD, Tuberculosis, Immunizations, Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology, and Community Health Improvement program clients. Safe operation of either a state-owned vehicle or personal vehicle is required to conduct state business and an acceptable driving record must be maintained in accordance with DSHS Policy OS-3901, Fleet Operations and Management and Procedures and standards developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.EJF 1 (35%) Performs public health nursing duties for the HIV/STD program, including but not limited to: 1. Performs HIV/STD testing and screening services, appropriate nurse exams and treats patients with STDs 2. Interpretation of laboratory tests. 3. Functions as a liaison and consultant to private healthcare providers regarding HIV/STDs. 4. Provides education on HIV/STD prevention and services EJF 2 (30%) Performs public health nursing duties for the Immunization program, including but not limited to: 1. Assists with review and update of regional standing delegation orders for immunizations and immunization emergency responses and update on an annual and as needed basis. 2. Responsible for ensuring PHR-1 staff employee immunization records are complete and up-to-date. 3. Plan, develop, implement, and monitor standardizing PHR-1 clinics with appropriate safety materials for Immunizations, STD/HIV, Tuberculosis, and Zoonosis. 4. Assisting with maintaining and establishing point of replenishment levels for Regional central supply 5. Provides immunizations as per PHR-1 SDO EJF 3 (20%) Performs comprehensive case management TB service: 1. Identifying persons who have clinically active Mycobacterium Tuberculosis 2. Case managing persons who have or who are suspected of having disease, 3. Identifying and managing persons infected with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis 4. Providing laboratory and diagnostic services 5. Collecting and analyzing data 6. Providing training and education EJF 4 (10%) Performs public health nursing duties for the, Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology, 1. Maintain ability and skills to perform duties associated with Public Health Emergency Preparedness. 2. Maintain ability and skills to perform population-based services associated with Community Health Services. 3. Attend and participate in all nursing and other associated trainings required by PHR 1 to maintain ability and skills associated with public health nursing (5%) Perform other duties as assigned. Duties may include: Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology activities to include training in POD (Point of Dispensing), RSS (Receiving, Staging, Storage), and ROC (Regional Operations Center) functions; Participation in local, regional, and statewide exercises. Responding in regional emergency situation as needed; and other duties assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a s https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=603417 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.