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Job Description
Description
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.
The Registered Nurse II performs professional nursing work in providing clinical health care to County residents. Work involves planning, overseeing, coordinating and providing services of an assigned public health clinic, including obtaining personal and routine medical information from clients, administering medications and vaccinations, and counseling clients on proper hygiene and health care practices while incorporating Quality Assurance methods into all programmatic activities.
Examples of Duties
Plans and oversees clinical nursing functions to provide services to County residents in assigned clinic and assists in general nursing functions as necessary in other Department clinics, including prenatal, maternal and child health, women, infants and children, immunization, sexually transmitted diseases, and/or tuberculosis clinics.
Orders and stocks medications as necessary; ensures that all established policies and procedures for storing and administering medications are followed.
Provides counseling, education, treatment and/or vaccinations, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures and Quality Assurance standards.
Refers clients to Department clinics or programs, and/or other health care professionals or human services agencies.
Coordinates programs and activities with other providers, especially Texas Department of Health State and Regional offices.
Interviews clients to obtain personal and routine medical data in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Weighs and measures clients, measures blood pressure and temperature.
Obtains blood samples using aseptic methods, and measures blood sugar and hemoglobin levels.
Administers vaccinations and medications as directed by physician, adhering to established policies and procedures.
Counsels clients as to proper hygiene and health care practices and routines.
Answers inquiries and refers clients to Department programs or community health care professionals and human services agencies, as appropriate.
Maintains various activity and client logs, submitting according to established procedures.
Schedules clients for visits to clinic.
Records and relays messages for physicians or other officials.
Travels to and assists at satellite clinics as directed.
Regular and punctual attendance is required.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree and a minimum six years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
Licensed by the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse.
Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain a State of Texas driver's license within 90 days of employment.
Supplemental Information
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Denton County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical and dental coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life; disability, and long term care insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 12 paid holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, a Wellness Program, and more.
*Note: These benefits are not includedfor Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, or any Denton County Part-Time employee.
Denton Countyis an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, mental or physical disability, age, national origin or veteran status.
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeosp.pdf
Family Medical Leave:Denton Countyemployees who have been employed for one year and who have worked 1250 hours in the preceding year may be eligible for up to twelve weeks of FMLA leave.
The FMLA provides for up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave- for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child for foster care
- to care for a child, spouse, or parent with a serious health condition
- for an employee with a serious health condition
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlasp.pdf
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Denton County
Show moreDenton County, Texas - Home With a population of just over 859,000, we are one of the fastest growing counties in the country. With that comes myriad development and entertainment opportunities to serve our citizens, as well as the steady stream of visitors to the area.
Located at the apex of Dallas and Fort Worth triangle, Denton County is a hub of growth and development. We have a pro-business climate, as evidenced by our low tax rate. Our government officials welcome innovative, high-quality development and the opportunity to strengthen the current economic base and create job opportunities, and are committed to an ongoing improvement in the quality of life for our citizens.
Home to two major universities, with a third under construction, and one junior college, Denton County’s focus on higher education is second to none. Not only does Denton County boast two major highways within close proximity to DFW International Airport, but we are also home to Alliance Airport, the world's first 100% industrial airport designed for cargo and corporate aviation.
According to a recent CBS News report, of the nine U.S. counties with the strongest economic growth, Denton County ranks number one. In addition, we have a well-educated, skilled workforce, and an abundance of land for future development.
We welcome you to Denton County and invite you to experience all the great things Denton County has to offer – you will not be disappointed!
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