Registered Nurse, Riverside (Hiring Immediately)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Houston, TX Job Type: Regular Full-time Job Number: 16498 Department: Public Health Services Division: Community Health & Wellness Opening Date: 03/27/2026 Closing Date: 5/27/2026 11:59 PM Central Position Description If you're looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact, explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health. About Harris County Public Health Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County.

Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant. Our Values: HCPH embraces a foundation of progressive work anchored by the department's cornerstone values guiding our work to improve community's health and well-being. Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.

Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission. Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction. Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.

Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals. Position Overview The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Registered Nurse (RN) will support clinical services provided to patients by ensuring quality patient care through Immunizations, HIV prevention, and Family Planning Service programs. The RN will provide safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the care team, providing patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member of the health care team.

The RN with a focus on patient safety, and will be a leader among the License vocational nurses and Medical Assistant. The RN is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice of an RN, and in accordance with the federal, state and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of HCPH. This position supports the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH), and reports to the Clinical Health Services (CHS) Program Manager.

This position will support all clinical services by providing comprehensive nursing services. Duties & Responsibilities Gives age-appropriate immunizations, stay up to date with all CDC vaccine schedule changes, and assists the nursing team with providing CDC recommended vaccinations at all times and if needed serves as a vaccination coordinator alternate for the Vaccine for Children's (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS). Provides HIV testing, education on HIV prevention with connection to services.

STI testing, treatment, & Education. Works with the medical providers and the medical team to complete duties such as assisting with physical exams and medical procedures, administering/dispensing prescribed medication according to Pharmacy D regulations, and responding to emergency medical situations. Receives, reviews, and prioritizes all laboratory results and ensures all abnormal laboratory values are documented in the electronic medical record (EMR) system, confirming that all abnormal laboratory values are flagged and reviewed by the medical provider for referrals or treatment as indicated.

Assists with control of patient flow through the facility during clinic visits, including discharging patients from the clinic following the medical providers' care plan and provides appropriate patient education. Provides and explain laboratory results to patients and their families, and supplies individualized health education and counseling in a patient-centered manner. May be called upon to present group health education sessions when indicated.

Participate in performing quality assurance checks on immunization practices, lab specimens, and prepare vaccines and specimens for transport. Assists with medical inventory, including but not limited to vaccines and oral medications, ordering, and ensuring the clinic is appropriately stocked. Supervises LVNs and any unlicensed personnel when tasks are delegated.

Supervision is defined as directing, guiding, and influencing the outcome of performance and activity. The RN may have to directly observe and evaluate the nursing care provided depending on the LVN's skills and competence, patient conditions and emergencies. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email This position is subject to a criminal history check.

Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements Education: Associate's degree in nursing. Licensure/Certifications: Active license with no restriction as an Registered Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Registered Nurse Examiners.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified. Valid Texas Driver's License. Experience: At least one (1) year of experience as an RN in an outpatient clinical setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and navigating Electronic Medical Record Systems. Excellent communication skills (verbal & written). Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.

Knowledge of current CDC recommendations for immunizations. Ability to organize material, prioritize job tasks, make reliable judgments, and draw conclusions from verbal discussions and written data. Ability to draw conclusions from data, such as lab tests, to record this information accurately in patient's record, and to notify the medical providers when deviations occur.

Core Competencies: Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes. Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes. Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.

Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being. Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services. NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application.

You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences Languages: Bilingual English/Spanish.

Experience: At least one (1) year experience working with HIV population. General Information Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work This is a Regular | Full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Must be willing to flex work hours for occasional Saturday and extended clinic hours. Work Environment This position operates in a medical clinic environment. This position also operates in a standard office environment with standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers.

Physical Demands Persons in these positions frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs. <