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DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES Nurse IV in Austin, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionNurse IV: Under the direction of the Immunization Sectionand#146;s Assessment, Compliance (ACE), and Epidemiology Branch Director, performs highly advanced, senior-level nursing work. Works under minimal supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to address clinical questions, within nursing scope of practice, and ensures compliance with a broad range of state and federal guidelines, regulations, and policies. Work involves performing highly specialized and comprehensive nursing oversight for the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Immunization Section. In collaboration with DSHS Infectious Disease and Prevention Division's medical officer, ACE Branch, Immunization Information System Unit, Operations Unit, Vaccine Operations Unit, CDC, Regional and Local Health Operations (RLHO) Public Health Regions (PHRs) and Director of Public Health Nursing, and Local Health Departments (LHDs), provides nurse consultations and immunization evaluation and education throughout the state. Leads immunizations initiatives as designed by the Immunization Section. Promotes the increase of vaccination efforts across the state of Texas against Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs). Explores systemic changes and reform efforts geared to promote an increase in immunization rates for both adults and children, utilizing activities with proven effectiveness and reducing missed vaccine opportunities. Contributes to the achievement of the DSHS Immunization Unitand#146;s vision, mission, and program objectives by providing advanced nursing consultative recommendations, public health expertise and effective leadership. Participates in multi-faceted agency projects and coordinates with academic partners, stakeholders, and regional and local health entities statewide.Essential Job FunctionsImmunization Nursing Administration and Management and#150; 25%. Serves as primary point of contact for the Immunization Section on clinical matters. Provides clinical guidance and support for other public health staff within Immunizations unit. Ensures all nurse related documents, competencies, and required trainings are up to date. Follows licensure requirements and DSHS policies and procedures. Oversees and evaluates immunization nursing services and activities and makes recommendations for improvement. Ensures nurse coverage and triages assignments based on needs. Reviews clinical related work and provides guidance on assignments and educational efforts. Supports program at presentations, meetings, producing reports and communicating complex issues to diverse audiences. Trains all new hires on respective clinical policies, procedures, and work activities. Develops clinical learning guides, educational materials, and job aids. Reviews vaccine efficacy and vaccine adverse event report system (VAERS) data trends. Collaborates with the epidemiology team to perform analysis of vaccine adverse events. Oversees clinical guidelines for the Texas Vaccine for Children (TVFC) and Adult Safety Net (ASN) programs. May administer vaccines. Leads or participates in agency employment wellness initiatives, for example, flu clinics, vaccination events, and health planning strategies for a healthier workforce.Immunization Nursing Policy and Program Administration and#150; 25%. Works with Section leadership to develop and maintain written procedures, strategies, and standards. Helps Section leadership review strategic objectives, vaccine adverse events, and program https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=596433 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.