Public Health Nurse

Overview

The Public Health Nurse provides clinical care, treatment, counseling, and sound judgment using evidence-based practices while utilizing safety protocols, policies, and procedures. This position will oversee clinical operations to ensure quality and compliance in clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient and community care while focusing on prevention and population health management

• Performs patient interviews and history collection, accurately collecting and documenting vital signs and observations, and administering medications and phlebotomy specimens

• Delivers counselling for healthcare issues and concerns and offering preventative care to ensure all patients are served efficiently and with compassion

• Identifies any patient concerns, abnormal lab results, abnormal findings, and report as such to the provider/administration

• Schedules diagnostic testing procedures for patients

• Reviews labs and test results and potentially administer medications with appropriate approval as needed

• Collects and analyzes clinical data to create and present reports for meetings, including but not limited to Quarterly Quality Assurance Reports

• Researches new treatments and clinical recommendations while actively maintaining required Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for licensure

• Participates in public health conferences to ensure current knowledge of upcoming changes and trends in the public health sector

• Assists with annual flu drives or any emergency preparedness situations involving the community

• Responds to Emergency Code calls until Emergency Medical Services (EMS) arrive

• Audits emergency kits to ensure up-to-date supplies, order supplies as needed, and complete requests for destruction when necessary

• Handles sharps containers strictly following standardized precaution measures

• Conducts community outreach and providing patient education regarding preventive health services and the management of chronic/acute conditions

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt - Full - Time - Monday - Friday - 8:00am-5:00pm

• Must be available to work additional hours as needed

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS)

• Two (2) years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hiring

• Registered Nurse License in Texas

• CPR/First Aid Certified

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes

• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

• Drug Screening: Yes

• Physical Exam: Yes

• FBI Background Check: No

• Police Background Check: No

• Clearing House Query (CDL): No

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

Closing Date/Time: February 17, 2026

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• City of Corpus Christi

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