Public Health Nurse II
Brief Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Tuberculosis (TB) Program Supervisor, performs complex, specialized and comprehensive TB services. Works under general supervision with moderate degree of latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
Provides direct client care and case management services. Participates in disease control and prevention, community education, quality assurance, and program administration activities.

Essential Job Functions:
(55%) Direct Client Care (case management and testing/treating of clients) – Provides case management services to TB clients. Provides TB treatment per physician orders and following treatment guidelines. Performs testing, collection of lab specimens, and preparation of specimens for shipment to lab. Provides education to clients at their level of understanding and in their language of choice. Provides Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) per guidelines.
(15%) Quality Assurance (QA) – Completes required forms and maintains client charts according to regional standards. Participates in QA program to include performing chart reviews, client satisfaction surveys, and quarterly cohort reviews.
(10%) Disease Control and Prevention – Participates in / conducts contact investigations and TB program surveillance activities. May participate in the Bi-national Juntos TB program to perform nurse case management oversight of work done by contracted nursing staff in Mexico conducting quality assurance activities.
(10%) Community Health Education / Technical Assistance – Assists/participates in education and training endeavors of the TB program to include identifying community/staff education needs, developing educational materials, and presenting educational information. Provides technical assistance to community health care partners on any aspect of TB prevention and control.
(5%) Program Administration – Ensures medication is in stock for assigned clients. Prepares medication for DOT providers. Ensures adequate medical supply inventory. Maintains emergency kits. Provides registrar with documentation needed for reporting.
(5%) Other duties as assigned – Includes but is not limited to: Assisting other communicable disease programs as needed. Participating in supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern, assignment, and/or location. 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 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), hepatitis B and TDaP.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Nursing theory and processes.
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
Infection Control / Standard Precautions
Knowledge of or ability to gain knowledge of:
Natural history and epidemiology of TB
Case Management
Quality assurance practices
Customer service principles
Contact investigations / client interviewing techniques
TB testing and treatment guidelines
Skill in:
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
Use of a personal computer and basic applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Power Point
Ability to:
Wear an N-95 respirator.
Provide direct client care
Travel
Prepare and maintain medical records
Handle conflict in a professional manner
Follow written and oral instructions
Apply time management principles
Work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
Ability to learn to:
Train, coach, and mentor others
Administer PPD and determine results, draw blood, give immunizations, etc.
Operate computer software program specific to TB and day-to-day activities

Registration or Licensure Requirements:
Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocitythrough the Nurse Licensure Compact. License is current and in good standing.
Current Healthcare Provider (BLS) Adult, Child, and Infant CPR/AED.
Current Texas driver’s license.

Initial Selection Criteria:
Registered Nurse with Texas or Compact License

2 Years’ experience working with the public preferred.
Ability to travel.
Preferred ability to speak, read and write in Spanish.

Additional Information:
PLEASE NOTE: Your application must be complete. It MUST contain dates of employment, job titles, name of employer, name and phone number of supervisor, current/final salary, and a description of duties performed in previous employment. Missing information may lead to disqualification. RESUMES DO NOT TAKE THE PLACE OF THE REQUIREMENT TO INCLUDE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION NOR FOR SUPPLEMENTAL CONSIDERATION IN MEETING INITIAL CRITERIA (“See Resume” is not acceptable on the application). Resumes attached and/or pasted into the resume field may not be considered equivalent to the State Application.

HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview

MOS Code:
Note: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to: 68C, 66N/P/W, 290X, 46FX, 46NX, 46SX. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor’s Military Crosswalk at http://www.hr.sao.state.tx.us/Compensation/JobDescriptions.aspx.

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HHS agencies use E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.