Senior Public Health Nurse (RN) - Clinical Quality Management

• 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.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited college or university
• Active license with no restriction as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Registered Nurse Examiners

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
• Valid TX Driver's License

• 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

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and navigating Electronic Medical Record Systems.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
• Knowledge of current CDC recommendations for immunizations
• Ability to organize material, prioritize job tasks, make reliable judgments, and draw conclusions from verbal discussions and written data
• Ability to draw conclusions from data, such as lab tests, to record this information accurately in patient’s record, and to notify the medical providers when deviations occur

• Ability to obtain and filter information, identify, and address key issues relevant to the achievement of strategic organizational goals
• Exceptional project management skills to manage a variety of projects simultaneously
• Positively influence all levels within the organization to drive change and enable effective coordination
• Ability to create strong, positive working relationships
• Previous experience building and managing high performance teams
• High-level of flexibility in fast-paced environments
• Must be a Systems-level thinker
• Proactive, self-motivated, and mission-driven
• Progressive, intrapreneurial leadership style to enable systemic change

• Creates strategic change within and outside the organization to meet organizational goals-Develops new insights into situations, encourages new ideas and innovations
• Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others, acts as a catalyst for organizational change
• Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
• Recovers quickly from setbacks

• Fosters an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
• Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
• Fosters and inspires team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers
• Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions

• Develops networks and builds alliances, collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships
• Identifies external and internal politics that impact the work of the organization

• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner and models high standards
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses

• Communicates clearly, effectively, and persuasively both orally and in writing-Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience

• Encourage a respectful and collaborative work environment that recognizes and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion-Identify inequitable practices and policies and assist in implementing strategies to ensure equitable outcomes
• Demonstrate awareness and respect of cross-cultural differences and create inclusive programmatic solutions
• Practice cultural humility to build honest relationships with co-workers and the community that will ultimately enhance workplace culture and deliver better community health program

• Full Time | Regular
• Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5 pm.
• Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends
• Expected to travel within Harris County jurisdiction

• 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.

• 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.

• 1111 Fannin Houston, TX 77002

Salary : $123,614