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Harris County

Houston, TX | Full Time

$84k-105k (estimate)

2 Weeks Ago

Harris County Houston, TX

$84k-105k (estimate)

Full Time 2 Weeks Ago

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Harris County is Hiring a Register Nurse, Perinatal Hepatitis B (Immunization) Near Houston, TX

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:Under moderate supervision, the Perinatal Hepatitis B RN will collaborate with a diverse team including epidemiologists, Public Health Nurses (PHN), and Program Managers within the Immunization Program to coordinate and enhance the Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program. Individuals in this role will be responsible for training, policy development, stakeholder engagement, and thorough program evaluation for effective perinatal hepatitis B prevention and management. A key component of this position is working closely with birthing hospitals to develop robust policies and procedures for perinatal hepatitis B prevention, as well as overseeing comprehensive HBV case management. Major areas of responsibility include tracking and monitoring perinatal hepatitis B cases in Harris County, conducting detailed pregnancy investigations, and coordinating care to ensure that all prevention protocols are meticulously followed, including ensuring that HBV-exposed infants complete the Hepatitis B vaccine series and receive post-vaccination serologic testing.The Perinatal Hepatitis B RN is expected to demonstrate proficiency in infection control practices, possess strong communication skills to educate patients about Hepatitis B transmission and prevention, and exhibit expertise in coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for both mothers and newborns.Duties & Responsibilities:

Case Management & Oversight: Diligently tracks and monitors perinatal hepatitis B cases in Harris County, ensuring all cases are accurately identified and documented. Performs comprehensive case management for perinatal hepatitis B, including detailed pregnancy investigations and care coordination. Also, oversees HBV case management, ensuring HBV-exposed infants complete the Hepatitis B vaccine series and receive post-vaccination serologic testing.
Policy Development with Birthing Hospitals: Collaborate with birthing hospitals to develop and strengthen policies and procedures for perinatal hepatitis B prevention.
Training and Policy Implementation: Develop and conduct training for healthcare providers and staff on perinatal hepatitis B prevention and the latest protocols.
Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Foster relationships and collaborate with epidemiologists, Public Health Nurses, and program managers within the Immunization Program to enhance program effectiveness.
Program Evaluation and Improvement: Evaluate program outcomes, recommend improvements, and implement changes to optimize perinatal hepatitis B prevention strategies.
Community Education and Liaison Activities: Educate the community about perinatal hepatitis B prevention and serve as a liaison to relevant organizations, including the CDC's Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program.

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

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Registered Nurse (RN) Current unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Texas by the Texas Board of Nursing or a multistate license issued by the current state of residence that allows for nursing practice within Texas.
Must possess a valid Texas driver's license.

Experience:

At least four (4) years of experience in nursing, with a focus on public health, immunization, or infectious diseases.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong written and oral communication skills, and ability to multi-task and adjust priorities as needed
Self-directed with a high degree of critical thinking, independent judgment, problem solving ability
Ability to analyze and report complex financial information to reach sound conclusions and make practical recommendations
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
Ability to work well with public and staff members
Must use your personal mobile device for our Multifactor Authentication process

Core CompetenciesOrganizational 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

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

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
Written and verbal English competency
Able to read and follow directions

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.Experience:

Experience in perinatal hepatitis B case management, public health program coordination, and policy development.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

Full Time | Regular
Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends.
Able to travel within Harris County as needed.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office and clinical environment.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to handle the physical demands of traveling and conducting site visits

Work Location:

1111 Fannin St, 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.