Registered Nurse (Mobile) - Med Surg
Company: Harris County
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (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.
Registered Nurse 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 patient safety, 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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
* 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.
* Assists with patient screening (i.e., 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.
* 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.
* Other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713)
or email
Requirements
Education
* Associates Degree in Nursing
Experience
* One (1) year of experience as an RN in an outpatient clinical
setting
Licenses/Certifications
* Current licensure as an RN in the State of Texas by the Texas
Board of Registered Nurse Examiners
* Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
* Must have a valid Driver's License (TX upon hire)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
and navigating Electronic Medical Record Systems.
* 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.
Core Competencies
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
Collaboration
* Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the
group
* Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
Innovation
* Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
* Uses sound judgment
* Self-motivated
* Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum
productivity
Communication
* Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in
writing
* Written and verbal English competency
* Able to read and follow directions
NOTE:Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be
documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the
application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated
on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"
will not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Language
* Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish)
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work
* Full-Time - 40hrs per week
* Days of work are typically Monday through Friday and an
occasional Saturday.
* 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.
Salary
* Depends on Qualifications
* Based on 26 Pay Periods
Work Environment:
* 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.
Physical Demands:
* 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.
Work Location:
* Antoine Clinic 5815 Antoine Dr., Houston, TX 77091
Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug
screen.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to
the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring
Department.
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