Public Health Registered Nurse (Immunizations)

Job Description
Under general supervision of the Public Health Immunization Program Manager, this position serves as the primary nurse administering vaccinations. This position also acts as a backup in other public health programs, including STD , TB, Refugee Health, Immunizations, COVID , communicable disease prevention, and others. Performs clinical work in accordance with protocols and Medical Director’s orders. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Assesses vaccination records and administers vaccinations for adults and children as required when needed. Documents all interactions with patients in the electronic medical record. Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with HIPAA requirements. Provides translation services for patients, as needed. Participates in and attends team meetings, staff meetings, department meetings, in-service trainings, committees and other related activities as needed. Performs TB skin tests, assesses the site and documents the result. Provides immunizations for refugees as needed. Maintains levels on all supplies required to provide patient care and submits orders medical supplies and medication for clinic as necessary. Ensures timely completion of administrative tasks, including reporting activities, maintenance of medical supply inventories, and other routine paperwork. Collects data and participates in analysis to improve program. Is cross trained in nursing duties across Public Health, in order to provide backup support and coverage. Participates in public health preparedness responses. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The employee must also walk, stand, sit, finger, grasp, lift, hear, crouch, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and preform repetitive motions. The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires them to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Required Qualifications
Requires an associate degree in Nursing, certification as a Texas Registered Nurse, CPR certification. A minimum of one year of nursing experience is preferred but not required. Experience with immunizations, pediatric patients and community outreach preferred. Experience working with an electronic medical record system is preferred. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Valid Texas Driver’s License and reliable transportation with current insurance is required.