- This is a grant-funded positionPosition Overview:The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Registered Nurse (RN) will support clinical services provided to patients by ensuring quality patient care through Immunizations and Family Planning Service programs. The RN will provide safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the care team, providing patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member of the health care team. The RN with a focus on patient safety and will be a leader among the License vocational nurses and Medical Assistant. The RN 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 HCPH. This position supports the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH), and reports to the Clinical Health Services (CHS) Program Manager. This position will support all clinical services by providing comprehensive nursing services.
- 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.
- 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.
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- One (1) year of experience as an RN in an outpatient clinical setting
- Current licensure as an RN in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Registered Nurse Examiners
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified (AHA approved)
- Valid TX Driver's Licenses
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Uses sound judgment
- Self-motivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Written and verbal English competency
- Able to read and follow directions
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Full-Time | Grant Funded
- Monday through Friday
- 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends
- Able to travel within Harris County as needed.
- 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.
- This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- This role requires bending & standing for periods at a time.
- 5815 Antoine DrHouston, TX 77091
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Immunization Register Nurse - Houston, TX, United States - Harris County
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Immunization Register Nurse (RN), Mobile
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.
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