Congenital Syphilis Nurse III; AM-TL

Date:
Jan 13, 2026

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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  Congenital Syphilis Nurse III (AM-TL)
• Job Title: Nurse III
• Agency: Dept of State Health Services
• Department: Congenital Syphilis
• Posting Number: 12757
• Closing Date: 07/14/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-B-24
• Salary Range: $5,425.33 - $7,155.75
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 20%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
• Job Location City: AUSTIN
• Job Location Address: 1100 W 49TH ST (RDM)
• Other Locations: Austin
• MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Performs highly complex (senior-level) nursing work and complex nursing and consultative work for the Congenital Syphilis Group/Team, under the supervision of the Congenital Syphilis Operations Director I. This position will support the Congenital Syphilis Prevention Hotline, providing consultation and guidance to healthcare providers regarding congenital syphilis questions, diagnosis, and care.

• Responding to inquiries from physicians, nurses, hospital staff, and other healthcare professionals through the hotline.
• Offering evidence-based recommendations and clarifications on syphilis and congenital syphilis management, treatment protocols, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinating with regional congenital syphilis nurses to ensure appropriate follow-up on specific syphilis and congenital syphilis cases.
• Assisting with the development and modification of policies, procedures, and protocols related to congenital syphilis prevention and care.
• Participating in the creation and delivery of written and verbal program communications and educational materials for healthcare providers and stakeholders.
• Supporting program enhancements aimed at improving efficiency and service evaluation.
• Attending consultant meetings, educational workshops, and symposiums relevant to congenital syphilis prevention and treatment.
• Performing “On Call” duties during holidays and weekends on a rotating basis.

This position works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. To perform these job duties, this position may require working extra hours needed to meet defined deadlines and support the agency’s mission critical objectives related to congenital syphilis.

(40%) Provides professional consultation to healthcare providers regarding congenital syphilis diagnosis, treatment, and management. Responds to inquiries via the congenital syphilis hotline and offers evidence-based guidance. Coordinates with regional nurses to ensure appropriate follow-up on specific cases, including re-testing and evaluation as needed. Maintains close liaison with other state and agency programs [DSHS Laboratory, Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Services Program, etc.]

to ensure coordination.

(20%) Serves as team lead, resource, and backup for congenital syphilis hotline nursing staff. Trains staff, monitors and coordinates daily hotline operations and case-related communications, collects performance evaluation data, and recommends personnel actions. Ensures staff adherence to established protocols for congenital syphilis consultation and case coordination. Communicates the need for referral to specialists, re-testing, and coordination of…