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.