Public Health Nurse

Position: Public Health Nurse I

Date:
Jan 15, 2026

Location:

MOUNT PLEASANT, TX
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Functional Title Public Health Nurse I
Job Title Public Health Nurse I
Agency Dept of State Health Services
Department Region 4/5
Posting Number
12903
Closing Date
01/29/2026
Posting Audience Internal and External
Occupational Category Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Group

TEXAS-B-20
Salary Range $4,263.16 - $6,779.25
Pay Frequency Monthly
Shift Day
Additional Shift Days (First)
Telework Travel Up  to 40%
Regular/Temporary Regular
Full Time/Part Time Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Facility Location

Job Location CityMOUNT PLEASANT
1014 N JEFFERSON
Other Locations

MOS Codes
290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Job Description Public Health Nurse I:
Under the supervision of a PHN III Nursing Supervisor, the PHN I is responsible for the delivery of public health nursing services day to day direction of a public health nursing clinic and the support staff. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating public health nursing services with Program requirements to assure achievement of the Region's goals and objectives, implementing nursing and program standards to assure quality public health nursing care is provided to consumers, and coordinating services with other disciplines.

PHN I is responsible for direct public health nursing services in an assigned geographic area, including participation in current and long-range planning for the assigned area. The PHN I is also responsible for delivering population-based services to assigned communities using the essential public health services model. In coordination with the PHN II, the PHN I indirectly supervises clinic support staff, including scheduling and assignments, assessing staff skills and requesting staff development.

Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions
45%) DIRECT PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICES
1. Deliver PH nursing services to eligible clients, using the nursing process, adhering to Program standards and guidelines; perform technical Nursing procedures. To include Tuberculosis testing, treatment, and monitoring. May give immunizations and education to eligible clients. Will travel to geographical areas where our patients reside.
2. Serve as role model for support staff in professional/ethical behavior.
3. Assure appropriate patient referral/follow-up. 4. Coordinate services with other disciplines. Maximize use of available resources for patient benefit.
5. Implement nursing program purpose/goals/objectives, nursing standards, and program changes into the office.
6. Support/interpret lines of authority and interpret/follow lines of communication.
7. Assist with staffing/scheduling of clinics.
8. Responsible for administrative/patient encounter reports.
9. Provide indirect supervision/daily direction of clinic support staff and LVN's. 45%) ESSENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
1. Monitor health status to identify community health problems. Assist in disease investigation/reporting. Maintain immunization tracking systems. Is a community resource for infectious diseases/immunizations.
2. Diagnose/investigate health hazards in the community. Is a member of multi-disciplinary rapid response team in outbreaks. Assist in contact/environmental/epidemiological investigations, follow-up; obtain lab samples; provide vaccine.
3. Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues. Provide community education/training. Identify need/plan/participate in community activities.
4. Mobilize partnerships to identify/solve health problems. Participate in coalitions/community/worksite/school health meetings. Conduct or gather needs assessment data for planning services. Work with partners to develop plans for low/no cost immunizations and to improve immunization rates.
5. Develop policies/plans that support individual/community health efforts. Advocate for populations that are unable/unwilling to communicate with policy makers. Contact/educate local officials/community leaders about health status indicators/problems. Collect/utilize data to identify trends/needs in groups and recommend new/improved services. Provide input for policies and initiatives; implement into local area.
6. Enforce laws and regulations that protect…