Chief Nurse, RN

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Chief Nurse, RN

Salary

$91,000.00 - $101,582.00 Annually

Location

Houston

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

31550

Department

Houston Health Department

Division

HHD - Disease & Prevention

Opening Date

10/11/2023

Closing Date

5/10/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Public Health Branch

Section: Health Center Operations

Location: Various Locations

Workdays & Hours: M-F, 8 a .m.- 5 p.m. Nights/Weekends As Needed*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Houston's Health Department is seeking a professional individual to perform the following Chief Nurse, RN duties:

• Coordinate, implement, evaluate, and direct the clinical operations of a Public Health Clinic.

• Provides monthly reports for utilizations, pharmacy inventory, vaccine management, ie.

• Collaborate with clinic administration, Nursing Services, other department programs and bureaus, to ensure optimal services are delivered.

• Collaborates with the Pharmacy unit and Laboratory Unit to ensure maintenance of pharmacy related documents (logs, reports, and licenses etc.) and lab-related documents (logs, reports, and licenses etc.) are properly filed and/or posted.

• Performs Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, and analytical assessments to cultivate an environment of accountability, productivity, and high performance.

• Coordinates with Director of Nursing to develop and implement clinical and administrative policies and procedures.

• Supervise and manage personnel within the assigned unit; oversee hiring, disciplinary actions, training and development for the units and compliance with policy and administrative processes

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science degree in nursing is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Four (4) years of experience in a clinical nursing setting, as a Registered Nurse, with at least one year in a supervisory/team leadership capacity.

A Master of Science degree may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse (RN) in the State of Texas.

CPR certification is required.

RN License and CPR certification must be maintained and current for continued employment.

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

• Demonstrated experience working in the quality assurance, nursing education, staff development

• Two (2) years of public health experience.

• Demonstrated experience working with Electronic Medical Records Systems (EMR) preferably EPIC especially as it relates to charting, releasing orders, etc.

• Working knowledge of quality management and quality improvement methodologies

• Working knowledge of preparedness and emergency response

• Excellent written, oral, presentation, group facilitation, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple, diverse assignments

• Demonstrated experience working with professional and clinical staff

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and other basic email and web software

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION : Yes

This position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

GRANT FUND POSITION

Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 25

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-4888.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-48888). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which of the following best describes your highest related level of education and experience?

• An Associate of science degree in nursing, and (7) seven years of experience as a practicing registered nurse

• A Bachelor of science degree in nursing, and at least (5) five years of experience in nursing

• A Master of science degree in nursing or MPH, and at least (1) one year of experience as a registered nurse

• None of the above

  03

  How many years of experience do you have as a registered nurse?

• At least 1 year, but less than 2 years of experience

• At least 2 years, but less than 3 years of experience

• At least 3 year, but less than 4 years of experience

• At least 4 years, but less than 5 years of experience

• 5 years or more of experience

  04

  Are you licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas or have you registered to receive your license to practice nursing in the state of Texas?

• Yes

• No

  05

  Did you graduate from an accredited school of nursing?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Do you have a CPR certification?

• Yes

• No

  07

  How many years of verifiable supervisory experience do you have?

• Less than one year

• 1 - 2 years

• 2 - 3 years

• 4 or more years

• I do not have supervisory experience

  08

  Are you available to support HHD activities during outbreak and disaster response outside of routine business hours?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Briefly describe your academic, training, or experience in program evaluation, and quality improvement.

  10

  Briefly describe your Public Health Experience.

  11

  Briefly describe your supervisory/management experience? Please include number of persons supervised.

  Required Question