Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Harris County
Houston, TX

Register Nurse, Perinatal Hepatitis B (Immunization)

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: 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 [email protected] Requirements 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 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 * 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. Preferences Experience: * Experience in perinatal hepatitis B case management, public health program coordination, and policy development. General Information 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. 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? * High School or GED diploma * Associate Degree * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree or higher * None of the above 02 Are you a 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? * Yes * No 03 Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs. 04 Which of the following best describes your verifiable experience in nursing, with a focus on public health, immunization, or infectious diseases? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)] * Less than four (4) years * Four (4) years or more * I do not have this experience 05 Please provide details about your verifiable experience in nursing, with a focus on public health, immunization, or infectious diseases. 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.] 06 Do you have specific experience in perinatal hepatitis B case management, public health program coordination, and policy development? * Yes * No 07 If you answered yes in regards to the previous question(s), please describe your verifiable experience. NOTE: Please DO NOT use "See Resume" as we do not use resumes for qualifications. (Type N/A if not applicable) 08 Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check. * Advanced * Intermediate * Basic * Entry Level * Not proficient 09 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