12 Health Promotion jobs in Seabrook

• Assess community health needs through data collection and analysis.
• Develop and implement health promotion programs targeting specific populations.
• Educate individuals and communities about health practices and disease prevention.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to enhance health services.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and patient outcomes.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing; Master's in Public Health preferred.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Experience in community health or public health settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

DSHS is committed to hiring skilled and dedicated individuals who share a passion for public health to pursue our vision of A Healthy Texas. If you are looking to make an impact and tackle new challenges, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

Employee Benefits:

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS). To learn more about all the benefits available to you as a DSHS employee and other DSHS opportunities for early career pathways, visit the DSHS Careers Page.

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Functional Title: Public Health Nurse
Job Title: Public Health Nurse I
Agency: Dept of State Health Services

Department: Region 7

Posting Number: 6742
Closing Date: 08/29/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $5,521.16
Shift: Day

Additional Shift:

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 50%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: LLANO

Job Location Address: 100 LEGEND HILLS BLVD

Other Locations:

MOS Codes:

290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W

Brief Job Description:

Plans and provides comprehensive public health essential services, case management and population-based activities for county/counties of responsibility. Serves as Team Leader for clinic and support staff by directing day to day essential public health services for assigned county/counties. Assesses the health status of populations, determinants of health and illness, and factors contributing to health promotion and disease prevention. Participates in coordination of data collection and analysis. Recommends and coordinates action strategies. Confidentiality is of utmost importance.

Position is headquartered in Llano, TX and will cover our Johnson City clinic as primary work locations. Frequent travel within Llano, Blanco, Burnet, San Saba, Mills, Hamilton, Coryell, Bosque, and Hill Counties is required. This position is of part of our regional Infectious Disease Prevention Team (IDP Team) with a primary focus on active tuberculosis, syphilis, and perinatal hepatitis B. Under the general direction of the Public Health Nurse Program Manager, and medical direction of the Regional Medical Director and Advanced Practice Nurse, this position performs public health nursing work in clinical and/or non-clinical settings.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

1) Performs a variety of disease intervention functions essential to public health to include Case Management, Tuberculosis, HIV/STD, Immunizations, and Perinatal Hepatitis B. Utilizes computer data entry system for management of clinic services, inventory, and ordering. Call Out: Will be called out after hours, including weekends and holidays, in response to temperature excursion notification from Sensaphone System on vaccine refrigerator and/or freezer vaccine storage units. Will follow vaccine contingency plan. (50%)

2) Conducts essential Public Health Nursing functions in county/counties assigned by providing, promoting, monitoring, tracking and reviewing population based health services as relates to family health issues to include quality assurance, health education for groups and leadership. (25%)

3) Conducts public health essential functions related to public health preparedness with emphasis on bioterrorism response. Participates in local planning for community preparedness in responding to bioterrorist or public health event. Participates as directed in all hazards response. (10%)

4) Interprets policies, functions and philosophy of the agency to individuals, professionals and community groups as assigned. Serves as Team Leader for clinic and support staff. (10%)

5) Other duties as assigned: "Other duties as assigned" include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location." (5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tuberculosis treatment protocols and guidelines including directly observed therapy, targeted screening for latent tuberculosis infection and contact investigation.

Knowledge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention STD treatment protocols and guidelines.

Knowledge of the American College of Immunization Practices recommendations for immunization use in routine or outbreak settings.

Knowledge of professional nursing techniques, basic sciences and interviewing techniques.

Knowledge of principles and practices of public health nursing, family and group relationships, teaching methods and management techniques.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health systems.

Knowledge of the use of health assessment tools.

Skill in:

Skill in using computer data entry system.

Skill in providing consultations.

Skill in communicating orally and in written communications.

Ability to:

Ability to plan, organize and carry out training/educational presentations.

Ability to perform general and public health nursing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to identify and interpret laws, regulations and policies related to specific programs that protect health and inform communities about these policies.

Ability to collaborate with community partners to promote the health of the population.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing or a compact state to practice as a Registered Nurse.

Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (basic life support).

Initial Screening Criteria:

Two years of public health related experience preferred.

One year of experience providing health related services in a clinical and/or field setting.

Experience in working with communities.

Experience in developing and/or providing health education presentations/training.

Experience with computer software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the internet.

Additional Information:

DSHS is a Tobacco-free workplace. Employee must provide reliable transportation. If an employee operates a personal or state motor vehicle in performance of their official duties, employee must possess a current valid Texas driver's license for the appropriate type vehicle and proof of insurance. Employees/applicants are responsible for providing a copy of their driver's license prior to beginning employment. May be required to work a flextime schedule, which would include weekends and holidays and to travel on short notice. Compliance with DSHS Immunization Policy required: serologic evidence of immunity to, or documented evidence of vaccination against, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox), Tdap, annual vaccination against influenza (and hepatitis B if applicable). Mileage reimbursement for travel per state policy. Grant funded position.

Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified for this position. For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), DSHS will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring process for individuals with a qualifying disability. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the interview process, please notify the person who contacts you to schedule the interview. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1- or via email at

Salary Information, Pre-employment Checks, and Work Eligibility:

• The salary offered will follow DSHS starting salary guidelines. Any employment offer is contingent upon available budgeted funds.
• Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
• DSHS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 form

Provide daily oversight of the Employee Health Office; perform QA assessment conduct chart. Maintain vaccine supply and inventories and process labs and data entry. Phlebotomy experience quality control experience. Leadership experience, experience with Microsoft Office products.

Pay Rate $35.00-45.00/per hr.

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

You are to report to your work location upon completion of Onboarding.
Please note: All HHD Temporary Employees are REQUIRED to be current on their vaccinations. During your initial visit to Employee Health, expect to receive a Tuberculosis Skin Test, administration of vaccines that are not up to date, and blood work if needed. Before Seeing the nurse:
- BRING IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
Questions or concerns regarding immunizations, please call Employee Health at
Employee Health Office Hours: Monday through Wednesday 8 am to 5 pm

KNOWLEDGE: Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing. A Bachelor of Science degree in nursing is preferred. Must be licensed to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas. EXPERIENCE: Four years of experience as a practicing registered nurse are required. A Master of Science degree in Nursing and two years of experience in general nursing, including one year of supervisory experience, may be substituted for the experience requirement.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. WORK ENVIRONMENT: There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. PHYSICAL SKILL: Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

• Strategic Focus: Maintains focus on emerging issues and strategic opportunities to support new public health initiatives or existing initiatives that should be brought to a scale that address social determinants of health with the intention of reducing racial and ethnic disparities in health outcomes across Harris County.

• Team Leadership and Management: Manages 900+ department personnel, which includes training, hiring/firing, monitoring work performance, delegating as appropriate, and conducting performance evaluations. Ensures team members are aligned and conducting their work in compliance with all applicable best practices, policies, procedures, rules, and laws.

• Resource Allocation: Manages and operates a $175M+ budget and human resources efficiently and effectively, in alignment with the County's Strategic Plan/Framework.

• Collaboration: Ensures that all HCPH Divisions (7) and Offices (5) are working in collaboration with County departments and Commissioners Court offices to implement Commissioners Court's approved goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and programs. Maximizes collaboration with the Houston Health Department to ensure effective countywide public health activities and with the Harris Health System to connect public health activities to healthcare and other Harris Health outcomes. Develops strategic partnerships and maintains close working relationships with community-based organizations, elected officials, business leaders, local hospitals, research institutions, advocacy organizations, nonprofits, and experts to support the department's work.

• Performance Management: Measures and reports on inputs, outputs, efficiency, and outcomes of policies, programs, and initiatives implemented by the department and makes recommendations to the County Administrator and Commissioners Court on program changes.

• Process Improvement: Oversees continuous process and performance improvement efforts and builds capacity for change management within the department.

• Quality Assurance/Quality Control: Creates benchmarks for quality standards for each area of work based on current research and best practices in public health and implements QA/QC procedures to ensure quality standards are met or exceeded.

• Communication & Reporting: Reports regularly to the County Administrator on the status of initiatives, programs, and activities of the department and accepts feedback and direction.

• Communication & Reporting: Reports regularly to the County Administrator on the status of initiatives, programs, and activities of the department and accepts feedback and direction.

• Knowledge of change management, project management, and team building principles as well as budget and finance, procurement, and human resources policies and practices.

• Knowledge of and commitment to principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrated success in the implementation of programs and policies that further racial, ethnic, and gender equity in the public health arena.

• Demonstrated skill in applying for and managing public and philanthropic grants.

• Demonstrated commitment to and track record of advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and opportunity in operations and public health program design.

• Experience leading and driving innovative and bold organizational change in a complex organization, tracking performance related to that change, reporting results, and addressing roadblocks.

• Ability to prioritize and delegate assignments to meet Commissioners Court's directives in a timely manner while managing staff workload levels.

• Ability to establish positive relationships, maintain the highest standard of professional and personal ethics and behavior, and accept and provide supervision.

• Ability to drive organizational culture and build/manage high-performing teams.

• Ability to provide counsel, interface with, and obtain feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders, including executive-level staff.

• Ability to quickly and continuously learn about all County operations and Texas laws, statutes, functions, and programs and Commissioners Court's goals and objectives, to ensure the department is providing the appropriate service support to other County departments and offices.

• Ability to build, manage, and motivate a team with expertise in public health and associated areas, including, but not limited to, social determinants of health, health equity, epidemiology, research and data science, environmental health, vector control, clinical programming, violence prevention, and veterinary services.

• Ability to work amidst ambiguity with high emotional intelligence, curiosity, integrity, ethics, and transparency.

• Well-versed in best practices for and has a demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in public health and healthcare

• Demonstrated commitment to racial and economic equity and eliminating disparities and to elimination to those in the field of Public Health.

• Highly skilled in oral and written communication, with the ability to review and edit memos, policy documents, research reports, press releases, grant applications, scopes of work, and other documents.

• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and project management applications.

• This position is generally based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment including computers and peripherals is expected.

• This position makes presentations to Commissioners Court on departmental items as needed.
• Field presence may be required as part of the incident or disaster response.

• Some travel to state or national events is required.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Public Health (MPH), or other directly relevant degree(s) from an accredited college or university.

• At least eight (8) years of full-time, paid, professional experience in public health or the healthcare system with a documented progression in job responsibilities, including team building and management, high-level decision-making, budget management, service delivery, and community engagement.

• At least five (5) years experience managing a large team with a broad span of control and multiple direct reports.