public health nurse - Bryan, TX , USA, United States - Brazos County
Description
Job Description
SUMMARY
Performs COVID-19 vaccinations with the Brazos Valley Mobile Action Team (BVMAT), helps coordinate vaccine clinics; attends meetings as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Performs COVID-19 vaccinations inside and outside of city with BVMAT, including preparing materials and medical supplies (syringes, Band-Aids, alcohol preps, cotton balls, gloves, etc.), providing counseling/teaching, and obtaining proper consent, administering COVID-19 vaccines, and maintaining inventory of supplies;
Assists in maintaining the inventory of BVMAT vaccination supplies;
Reports to PHN (RN) BVMAT coordinator and the Community Health Services Manager;
Maintains HIPAA compliance;
Complies with policies and procedures delineated in the current Employee Handbook and Personnel Policies of Brazos County, Texas and department supplements;
Provides public health and medical information to individuals and groups, including preparing and giving presentations regarding COVID-19 vaccines and representing the Health Department at community functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a non-supervisory position.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited school of Nursing and licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with current licensure from the state of Texas, plus two years of general nursing experience.
KNOWLEDGE OF
Medical/first aid procedures; immunization laws, physical assessment skills; and the philosophy, purpose, goals and objectives of public health.
SKILL/ABILITY TO
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with county employees, representatives of governmental agencies, and the general public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; communicate effectively with individuals, families, and groups from all social levels; operate standard word processing and spreadsheet software; interpret public health policies and procedures; administer medical tests; provide counseling to patients; and analyze and interpret data.
Licensed Vocational Nurse licensure (Texas) and valid Texas Driver's License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds, such as files, stacks of records, or other similar objects.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The employee must frequently perform multiple tasks simultaneously, work closely with others as part of a team, and work under time pressures.
The employee may face possible exposure to diseases and illnesses.Employee will be required to work at least one weekend per month. This job requires a considerable amount of travel and fieldwork with a team. Some overnight stays may be required out in the field with the BVMAT team. Some evening hours will be required.
About Us
Brazos County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. The population as of the 2020 US Census was 233,849. The county seat is Bryan. Along with Brazoria County, the county is named for the Brazos River, which forms its western border.