Job/Position DescriptionUnder 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.Compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to, or documented evidence of vaccination against, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), Tdap, annual vaccination against influenza (and hepatitis B if applicable). Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.EJF 1 (40%) Performs public health nursing duties for the Immunization program, including but not limited to:1. Administer vaccines and observation of potential adverse effects, unusual symptoms, and reactions.2. Conduct immunization clinics in Public Health Region 1 (PHR-1) assigned areas3. Collaborate with school nurses, county officials and local coalitions to assess immunizationservice needs.4. Maintain clinic records to include documentation of vaccine history, vaccine administration,5. consent forms, and other TVFC (Texas Vaccine for Children) required and recommended immunizationguidelines.6. Facilitate obtaining signature of local authorized medical physician for standing orders and/or contractedservices.7. Prepare and complete clinical program reportsEJF 2 (30 %) Performs comprehensive case management TB service:1. Identifying persons who have clinically active Mycobacterium Tuberculosis2. Case managing persons who have or who are suspected of having disease3. Identifying and managing persons infected with Mycobacterium Tuberculosis4. Providing laboratory and diagnostic services5. Providing training and educationEJF 3 (15%) 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 STDs2. 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 servicesEJF 4 (10%) Performs public health nursing duties for the, Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology, and Community Health Improvement, HIV/STD programs, including but not limited to1. Maintain ability and skills to perform duties associated with Preparedness and Response/Epidemiology.2. Maintain ability and skills to perform population-based services associated with Community HealthImprovement3. Attend and participate in all nursing and other associated trainings required by PHR 1 to maintain ability andskills associated with public health nursing(5%) Perform other duties as assigned. Duties may include: Public Health Preparedness activities to include training in POD (Point of Dispensing), RSS (Receiving, Staging, Storage), and ROC (Regional Operations https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=604438 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.