General Description

Performs advanced (senior-level) nursing work; Work involves planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating nursing activities and providing for the care and treatment of patients; May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others; Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed

Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates nursing activities and makes recommendations for improvements

Plans, develops, implements, and monitors program operations

Develops, reviews, revises, and explains health care program policies and procedures

Develops and implements quality assurance programs and processes

Develops in-service training and educational programs

Administers or oversees the administration of medication, immunizations, and treatment, and observes patients for unusual symptoms and reactions

Makes hospital rounds to ensure that prescribed methods and procedures are followed

Evaluates nursing services through the analysis of statistical studies and performance evaluation reports

Reviews medical records and patient assessments to determine compliance with policies and procedures, correctness of assessment, and quality of service

Provides consultation, training, and technical assistance to agency staff, care recipients, provider agencies, and the medical community

May conduct inspections, certifications, surveys, and investigations of health care facilities to determine compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and rules

May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major course work in nursing or from an accredited nursing program

Four (4) years of experience in nursing work

Certificates, Licenses and Registration:

Must be registered as a Registered Nurse by the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator’s license

Must be able to be insured by the County’s insurance carrier

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures, health care laws and regulations, medical diagnosis and procedures, accepted medical treatment patterns, community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures, program regulations and procedures, and utilization review and control measures

Ability to provide patient care, prepare and maintain records, and explain public health law

Ability to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and delivery of public health services

Ability to interpret policies and procedures, interpret health care regulations, recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment, and to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,889.00 per year

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Edinburg, TX 78542: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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