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 un... more details
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.
Position Overview: This non-traditional nursing role is unique to Harris County Public Health (HCPH). Under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Senior Public Health Nurse will provide leadership and support for quality management activities within Harris County Public Health’s (HCPH) Community Health & Wellness (CHW) Division. The Senior Public Health Nurse is responsible for the nursing community of practice as well as assessment, development, and implementation of appropriate quality management tools and initiatives to support CHW programs in achieving their goal of providing high-quality services to the community.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary leadership and instruction resource to all nursing staff including RNs, LVNs, MAs, and auxiliary clinical staff for the entire division. Develop and maintain a robust clinical nurse resource office including development and monitoring of policy, procedure, guidelines and competencies relevant to nursing practice - to include peer review as well as audit and maintain nursing competencies on a minimum annual basis.
Works with CHW clinics to monitor clinical quality and to identify and resolve operational or other issues that are barriers to the provision of high-quality service in the community. Supports action plans and performs Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) Cycle methodology to identify and resolve issues and drive improvement.
Assures appropriate public health professional clinical competencies of applicable division staff by developing and implementing educational tools.
Develops and updates Standing Delegation Orders (SDOs) as well as develops and implements educational/training.
Acts as nursing liaison to various groups within the division and the department of Public Health.
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net
Requirements
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university
Licenses/Certifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) (Unrestricted Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas Board of Nursing)
Valid Driver’s License (Texas upon hire)
Experience:
At least five (5) years working in a public health or ambulatory healthcare setting
At least two (2) years of leadership experience in a related field
At least two (2) years' experience providing clinical education in a public health, ambulatory healthcare setting, or related field
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
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
Innovation
Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
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
Communication
Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
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 but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
General Information
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full Time | Regular
Monday – Friday | 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hours may vary based on task requirements
Work Environment:
This is a professional position that requires a combination of field work and office work.
This position will frequently visit Harris County Public Health's various clinic sites including field operations.
Routine use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
Ability be able to sit or stand for long periods, bend, climb ladders, and frequently lift, carry, and push and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs.
Occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs.
Work Location:
1111 Fannin Houston, TX 77002
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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