Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in employment with Angelina County & Cities Health District! If you're looking for an exciting career in the rewarding and dynamic field of public health, please consider applying for a job with us. We offer jobs with a great work environment and excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, vacation and holidays.
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WIC Certifying Authority
Public Health Nurse (LVN/LPN)
Details for the available positions are listed below. For further employment inquiries or more information about careers in public health, please contact acchdadmin@acchd.us.
WIC Certifying Authority
Come join our team! Angelina County & Cities Health District has a professional position open for a WIC Certifying Authority. Under the supervision of the Director, the certifying authority is responsible for certifying nutritional risk conditions at the time of certification and prescribing supplemental foods.
Education/Licensure:
Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited college with at least 12 hours of food and nutrition and at least 6 hours of science.
or
Nutrition Professional as defined by Texas WIC Policy for a Certifying Authority including:
Essential Functions:
According to WIC policy, performs and documents Certifying Authority (CA) duties, including nutritional risk evaluation and individual counseling. Teaches nutritional education classes or helps with technician duties. Prepares bulletin boards and other NE materials. Complete and attend all required trainings. Be completely cross trained to do all computer activities as well as all clerical duties.
Work Schedule:
Health District hours of operation and other times when needed, which may include weekends. Back-up for satellites.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the WIC program. Service oriented. Keyboarding and organizational skills. Writing and oral skills to allow effective communications. Skill in exercising discretion, confidentiality and use of sound independent judgment. Ability to change and learn new skills. Good health and physical condition sufficient to permit full performance of the position. Bilingual in Spanish, preferred.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: WIC
Supervisor: WIC Director
Salary Range: Negotiable based on experience and education level
Position open until filled.
Contact Kristina Childress, MPH, CTCM, Senior Public Health Official, Administrator, at (936) 633-0602 or click here to email for more information.
Apply in person or click here to download an application. Please email your completed application to acchdadmin@acchd.us.
Public Health Nurse (LVN/LPN)
Come join our team! Angelina County & Cities Health District has a professional position open for a Public Health Nurse to perform advanced technical nursing duties and assist with other related duties involved in providing patient care in local public health program. Duties may include responsibility for explaining the range of services offered by the department agency to groups or individuals. The activities of the vocational nurse will be based on education preparation and experience. Work is performed under the administrative supervision of the licensed PA, NP, or physician in addition to the supervision of a nurse manager. Frequent daily travel may be required. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treats co-workers, patients, and all members of the Health District team with dignity and respect.
Education/Licensure:
Current license to practice as a vocational nurse in Texas.
Essential Functions:
Upholds ACCHD’s Policies and Procedures, and applicable state, federal and local laws. Interviews patients or relatives to obtain appropriate medical/social, health risk profile, health history and/or immunization status. Performs screening tests for which he/she has been prepared. Provides medication according to agency policy and as ordered by a physician. Takes vital signs and measurements; records findings on appropriate forms. Draws blood by venipuncture or finger puncture. Collects specimens for laboratory examination. Administers medications, immunizations, and treatment – observes patients for unusual symptoms and reactions. Conducts physical, developmental, psychosocial assessments of patient health needs and implements appropriate actions. Maintains patient confidentiality. Assists in developing and implementing community health education programs and treatment or program plans. Implements patient teaching in cooperation with the providers. Maintains records and prepares oral reports. Utilizes community relationships to contribute to better public understanding of health services. May participate in quality assurance reviews. Performs related work as assigned.
Work Schedule:
Schedule to adequately provide patient care during clinic operations. The clinic is open Monday – Friday, hours vary during the year.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment programs; and of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to provide patient care, to prepare and maintain records, to explain public health law. Knowledge of public health services. Good health and physical condition sufficient to permit full performance of duties of the position.
Additional Requirements:
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Primary Care
Supervisor: Public Health Nurse Manager
Salary Range: $36,000 – $42,000 annually
Position open until filled.
Contact Kristina Childress, MPH, CTCM, Senior Public Health Official, Administrator, at (936) 633-0602 or click here to email for more information.
Apply in person or click here to download an application. Please email your completed application to acchdadmin@acchd.us.
