Senior Public Health Nurse (Rn) - Quality Management

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.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:

• Medical Coverage

• Dental Coverage

• Vision Coverage

• Wellness Plan

• Life Insurance

• Long-term disability

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday

• Professional development opportunities

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Reimbursement Account

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:

• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:

https://benefitsathctx.com/

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

02

If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

• Nursing

• Other Related Field

• Unrelated Field

• N/A; No Degree

03

Are you currently a Registered Nurse (RN) (Unrestricted Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas Board of Nursing)?

• Yes

• No

04

Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.

05

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience working in a public health or ambulatory healthcare setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than five (5) years

• Five (5) years or more

• I do not have this experience

06

Please provide details about your verifiable experience working in a public health or ambulatory healthcare setting. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

07

Which of the following best describes your verifiable leadership experience in a related field? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

• Less than two (2) years

• Two (2) years or more

• I do not have this experience

08

Please provide details about your verifiable leadership experience in a related field. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.

09

Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience providing clinical education in a public health, ambulatory healthcare setting, or related field? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)]

• Less than two (2) years

• Two (2) years or more

• I do not have this experience

10

Please provide details about your verifiable experience providing clinical education in a public health, ambulatory healthcare setting, or related field. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.]

11

This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a Valid Texas Driver's License

• Yes, I have a Valid Driver's License but understand I must obtain a Valid Texas Driver's License prior to start date

• No, I'm not interested

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx