Under general supervision, is responsible for providing nursing care and related nursing services under the direction of a Public Health Physician and senior level professional nursing staff. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with occasional exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids and frequent exposure to infectious diseases. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.
The San Antonio Metro Health District (SAMHD) provides public health services to clients, which may include risk for exposure to and possible transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Staff in high-risk positions will be required to obtain relevant immunizations, per SAMHD Policy DM 13.2. Review and consideration will be given to requests for exemption from this policy.
SAMHD is committed to advancing health equity throughout the community and to creating a work environment in which all staff feel valued, respected, and accepted. Per SAMHD Policy DM 15.1, all staff are expected to apply a health equity lens to programs, services, and decision making that directly impact the communities we serve.
Work Location Primary Location: City Tower - 100 W. Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Secondary Location: Metro Health STI/HIV Clinic - 512 E Highland Blvd., Ste 150, San Antonio, TX 78210 (8-16 hours weekly)
Work Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday; occasional meetings and events outside of business hours