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Job Description
JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM
At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
What Makes the City of Austin Special?- Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
- Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives.
- Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
- Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
- Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
- Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
- Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.
Job Description:
Registered Nurse Senior
Purpose:
Under general supervision, provide advanced preventive, therapeutic, and restorative nursing care and services
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.- Interview patients and review records to ascertain medical history, current physical condition, symptoms of illness, etc
- Obtain routine information such as height, weight, temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and provide basic physical assessment.
- Assess physical condition of patient using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.
- Assess the physical, social, and emotional needs of patients and families in clinics or in their homes.
- Develop a health care plan in cooperation with the patient/family, significant others, and members of the health care team.
- Formulate, direct and/or execute plan of care and any needed interventions.
- Provide nursing care, which may include immunizations, phlebotomy, collecting urine, hematocrit tests, routine tests, specialized tests, vital signs, pregnancy tests, dipstick urinalysis, and prepare other specimens.
- Counsel client and family concerning health assessment and care.
- Teach and counsel patients, families, and groups on the prevention of disease, disability, hygiene, and health maintenance.
- Refer patients and families to other services or for follow-up treatment based on assessment of health care needs.
- Maintain complete and accurate records, logs, and statistics of patient status and care provided.
- Monitor work to ensure quality assurance or other standards are met.
- Prioritize the workload and referrals made to other co-workers/services.
- Work in collaboration with management to develop and implement protocols, policies, and procedures
- May identify patients/groups with potential high risk of physical and emotional illness through analysis of statistical records.
- May conduct investigations and provide instructions in preventive measure of communicable diseases, immunization programs and casework.
- May coordinate daily clerical activities including setting patient appointments and scheduling providers.
- May maintain patient follow-up procedures, including broken appointment and abnormal lab follow-up procedures, immunization tickler/tracking system, abnormal laboratory results, and maintains patient tickler file.
- May assist in developing and implementing a nursing quality improvement component to monitor the deliver of nursing triage services
- May perform triage activities by telephone or in person by making referrals and providing appropriate medical advice and assistance as required
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:- May provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health nursing.
- Knowledge of information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries and diseases.
- Knowledge of related cultural, social, environmental and economic forces in family and group relationships.
- Knowledge of medicines and their application for treatments.
- Knowledge of holistic health care treatments.
- Knowledge of instruments and equipment used in providing routine and specialized patient care.
- Knowledge of current community resources available.
- Skill in providing nursing care, customer service, and personal services
- Skill in setting priorities and making judgments concerning health care.
- Skill in teaching and interviewing techniques.
- Skill in effectively instructing and directing the work of others.
- Skill in recording and reporting accurate information.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, community groups and organizations, physicians, City employees, and the general public.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas.
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented.
- Ability to perceive pertinent details.
- Ability to record and report accurate information
- Ability to interpret symptoms and assess the patient's status
Minimum Qualifications:- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing plus two years of experience in clinic, hospital and/or public health nursing.
Licenses and Certifications Required:- License to practice nursing in the State of Texas.
- Must have current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current certification during employment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in providing patient care in a public health setting.
- Knowledge of or experience in the evaluation and treatment of Tuberculosis.
- Experience in chronic disease case management.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Current driver's license
Notes to Candidate:
Position Overview:
This position will interview patients, obtain medical history, and sign/symptoms of TB. Assess physical condition of patients using observation, inspection and auscultation. Develop a health care plan in coordination with the patient, family and physician. Implement care plan and carry out needed interviews and follow up care. Provide nursing care to TB patients including phlebotomy and collection of lab specimens following infection control guidelines and protocols.
Teach and counsel patients regarding disease processes, treatment and preventative measures for control of tuberculosis. May conduct contact investigations and home visits.
Austin Public Health- This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan . Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website .
Important Posting Information:- This job posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the Job Posting Close Date listed.
- This posting is only required to stay open for 7 days and may close any time thereafter.
- We recommend saving or printing a copy of the job posting for your records. Closed posting cannot be viewed in Workday.
Application Submission:- A complete City of Austin employment application is required to apply. Please provide dates (month and year) for each job history entry. While a resume may be required, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- An assessment(s) may be administered as part of the interview process.
Electronic Notification to Applications:
Applicants will be notified via e-mail of important information regarding application status. Please ensure your email address and contact information is current and correct.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and a retirement plan.- Salary Range is $34.36 - $43.41
- This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, paid sick leave, vacation and personal time, and a retirement plan.
Physical Work Location:
RBJ Health Center, 15 Waller St, Austin, TX 78702
Hours:- Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
**Hours may vary due to operational needs. Evenings and weekends may be required on occasion, especially during an emergency response. **
Immunization Requirement:
Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy.
Travel:
This position may require travel to multiple work locations.
Tobacco-free Workplace:
The City of Austin is a tobacco-free workplace. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any City of Austin worksite- including construction sites, parking lots, garages, or in personal vehicles parked on the premises.
EEO Statement for City of Austin:
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
Closing Date/Time: 2026-04-21 - Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Austin
Show moreThe City of Austin
This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017.
Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability.
The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum.
Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes.
There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.
City Government
The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin.
The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.
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