Registered Nurse, Tuberculosis Elimination

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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.

This is a grant-funded position.

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member of the health care team. The RN with a focus on Tuberculosis (TB) Care Management 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 Harris County Public Health (HCPH).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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 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.
• Assists with patient screening (i.e., taking chest X-ray, 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.
• Provide 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.
• 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 or alternate for the Vaccine for Children’s (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS).
• Assists with medical inventory, including but not limited to vaccines and oral medications, ordering, and ensuring the clinic is appropriately stocked.
• Nurse case manage tuberculosis patient on treatment  Monitor aspects of clinical care plan, including (but not limited to) pertinent medical history, signs and symptoms, medication regimens, and toxicity profiles. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of patient's TB care plan and ensuring the care plan is implemented in timely and appropriate manner.
  
  

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 ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
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.

• Understands the organizational mission.
• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust.
• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others.

• 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.

• Ability to adapt to change.

• 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.

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
  

Languages:

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.