0000001141.HEALTH NURSE SPECIALIST.HEALTH-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

About the role

Supervises program activities by planning, implementing and ensuring quality services; consults and educates health care providers and the public, and serves as a liaison with outside agencies.

Responsibilities

• Interprets and implements agency policies and program goals, providing supervision and direction to staff in the performance of duties.
• Provides consultation and education to health care providers and to the public regarding health issues.
• Coordinates health programs; develops and promotes public relations with other agencies; and attends meetings on the local, state and national level.
• Identifies and tracks trends and outbreaks in reportable disease/conditions, and provides reports of activities and statistical information.
• Creates and recommends the implementation of policies and procedures for the control of diseases, outbreaks of diseases and emergency preparedness plans.
• Makes staff assignments; hires and orientates new staff; conducts evaluations; monitors time and attendance; and participates in budget preparation.

Qualifications

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing.
• Three (3) years of professional work related experience, including one (1) year supervisory experience.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Knowledge of standard software applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, with good driving record and reliable transportation.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, with ability to lift/transport supplies and equipment.
• Exposure to blood, various illnesses and diseases.
• Ability to travel to various work site locations.