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Goodwill Industries of Houston is Hiring a (Temporary) Public Health Nurse II - Houston Near Houston, TX

Title: Public Health Nurse II
State Dept:  Texas Department of State Health Services
Internal Dept: Goodwill Temporary Services
Status: Non-Exempt - Full Time
Salary/Pay Rate: $32.00 - $36.00 per hour, weekly pay
Hours: Mon to Fri, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Address:5425 Polk St Houston, TX 77023
Job Description:
Under the direction of the Communicable Disease Manager, the Communicable disease response nurse will assist with surveillance and response for communicable diseases, giving special attention and focus to COVID-19 as well as emerging and re-emerging diseases.
This position will help coordinate activities such as: 
  • Case investigation
  • Case education
  • Disease prevention and family support
  • Assisting with access to care
  • Networking with different providers and community partners
  • Education of clinical staff in screening for and identification of communicable diseases
  • Integrating with and providing public health support to Preparedness and Response teams and Medical Operation Centers
  • Working with community partners and Emergency Managers to strengthen or in some cases develop public health response capabilities.
  • Educate members of the public regarding communicable disease to assist with prevention efforts.
  • Increase public awareness of communicable diseases in general and emerging diseases specifically to help rebuild trust in public health and create a motivated community.
  • Coordinate activities of all ELC nurses
  • Act as subject matter expert in Executive level decision-making bodies.
  • Determine which activities are appropriate and prioritize resources.
  • Provide general information on COVID-19 and other emerging diseases to regional staff through townhalls and appropriate messaging.
  • Work with local health entities to strengthen front line detection and response efforts.
  • Act as the main point of contact for ELC Nursing staff.
  • Develop a strong, ethical, and motivated work culture.
- Work may include serving as a resource on nursing practices and education programs by performing consultative and administrative work.
- Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
General Qualification Guidelines, Experience and Education - Must Have
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
- (BSN) Bachelors Science in Nursing or higher.
- BLS - Basic Life Support.
Required Skills
- Ability to coordinate numerous demands simultaneously to successful completion.
- Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal, and public relations skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse team in a multi-disciplinary setting.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Conducts self with honesty and integrity; follow ethical principles of public health practice, follows the rules and laws applicable to
public health nursing.
- Ability to be self-motivated to plan, organize and complete work accurately and on time with little direct supervision.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
- Ability to sit, stand, bend and reach.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, up to 25 lbs.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Temporary

INDUSTRY

Retail

SALARY

$86k-109k (estimate)

POST DATE

05/26/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

08/14/2024

WEBSITE

goodwillhouston.org

HEADQUARTERS

TOMBALL, TX

SIZE

500 - 1,000

FOUNDED

1945

TYPE

Private

CEO

TAMI RIDER

REVENUE

$50M - $200M

INDUSTRY

Retail

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