Registered Nurse Senior

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Senior

Description

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At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

What Makes the City of Austin Special?

• Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
  
• Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives.
  
• Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
  
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• Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
  
• Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
  
• Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
  
• Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
  

By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Job Description:

Registered Nurse Senior

Purpose:

Under general supervision, provide advanced preventive, therapeutic, and restorative nursing care and services

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Interview patients and review records to ascertain medical history, current physical condition, symptoms of illness, etc
  
• Obtain routine information such as height, weight, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and provide basic physical assessment.
  
• Assess physical condition of patient using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.
  
• Assess the physical, social, and emotional needs of patients and families in clinics or in their homes.
  
• Develop a health care plan in cooperation with the patient/family, significant others, and members of the health care team.
  
• Formulate, direct and/or execute plan of care and any needed interventions.
  
• Provide nursing care, which may include immunizations, phlebotomy, collecting urine, hemotocrit tests, routine tests, specialized tests, vital signs, pregnancy tests, dipstick urinalysis, and prepare other specimens.
  
• Counsel client and family concerning health assessment and care.
  
• Teach and counsel patients, families, and groups on the prevention of disease, disability, hygiene, and health maintenance.
  
• Refer patients and families to other services or for follow-up treatment based on assessment of health care needs.
  
• Maintain complete and accurate records, logs, and statistics of patient status and care provided.
  
• Monitor work to ensure quality assurance or other standards are met.
  
• Prioritize the workload and referrals made to other co-workers/services.
  
• Work in collaboration with management to develop and implement protocols, policies, and procedures
  
• May identify patients/groups with potential high risk of physical and emotional illness through analysis of statistical records.
  
• May conduct investigations and provide instructions in preventive measure of communicable diseases, immunization programs and casework.
  
• May coordinate daily clerical activities including setting patient appointments and scheduling providers.
  
• May maintain patient follow-up procedures, including broken appointment and abnormal lab follow-up procedures, immunization tickler/tracking system, abnormal laboratory results, and maintains patient tickler file.
  
• May assist in developing and implementing a nursing quality improvement component to monitor the deliver of nursing triage services
  
• May perform triage activities by telephone or in person by making referrals and providing appropriate medical advice and assistance as required
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• May provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to others.
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nursing.
  
• Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases.
  
• Knowledge of related cultural, social, environmental and economic forces in family and group relationships.
  
• Knowledge of medicines and their application for treatments.
  
• Knowledge of holistic health care treatments.
  
• Knowledge of instruments and equipment used in providing routine and specialized patient care.
  
• Knowledge of current community resources available.
  
• Skill in providing nursing care, customer service, and personal services
  
• Skill in setting priorities and making judgments concerning health care.
  
• Skill in teaching and interviewing techniques.
  
• Skill in effectively instructing and directing the work of others.
  
• Skill in recording and reporting accurate information.
  
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, community groups and organizations, physicians, City employees, and the general public.
  
• Ability to communicate information and ideas.
  
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented.
  
• Ability to perceive pertinent details.
  
• Ability to record and report accurate information
  
• Ability to interpret symptoms and assess the patient's status
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing plus two years of experience in clinic, hospital and/or public health nursing.
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• License to practice nursing in the State of Texas.
  
• Must have current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current certification during employment.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

The Registered Nurse Senior for the TB Unit Austin Public Health Division.

Interview patients, obtain medical history, and sign/symptoms of TB.
Assess physical condition of patients using observation, inspection and auscultation.
Develop a health care plan in coordination with the patient, family and physician. Implement care plan and carry out needed interviews and follow up care.
Provide nursing care to TB patients including phlebotomy and collection of lab specimens following infection control guidelines and protocols.
Teach and counsel patients regarding disease processes, treatment and preventative measures for control of tuberculosis.
May conduct contact investigations and home visits.

Salary:

Min $71,677 - Mid $90,293 (Commensurate with experience)

Location:

RBJ Center- RBJ Health Center, 15 Waller Street, Austin, Texas 78702

Hours:

Monday - Friday- 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Hours may vary

APH Information:

• This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan .
• Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website .

Be a part of Austin Public Health, https://youtu.be/wJgNIc3ivkA .

Immunization Requirement:

• Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy.

Regarding your application:

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Qualifying education experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities must be clearly stated on your application. Resumes are welcome, but we do not use any information provided on your resume to qualify and refer you to the hiring department.
• Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees in Good Standing who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.

Additional Information:

• When public health responds to an emergency, you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than Austin Public Health.
• This position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This federal program is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

If you are selected to interview:

• Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of the initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

Electronic Notification to Applications:

• Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment, and minimize delays and costs.
• Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide are current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days
• When public health responds to an emergency, you may be assigned activities outside your job description. This may involve responding anytime, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
• This position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This federal program is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

Travel:

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Tobacco-free Workplace:

The City of Austin is a tobacco-free workplace. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any City of Austin worksite- including construction sites, parking lots, garages, or in personal vehicles parked on the premises

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

Closing Date/Time: 2026-01-19