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Meeting Date:	09/14/2020
Submitted for:	Nancy Cadena	Submitted By:	Nora Prado
Department:	Public Health Services

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the posting and filling of two (2) part-time nurses at a rate of up to $25 per hour, depending on experience, and approval to waive the $15 per hour maximum for part-time employees, subject to the availability of payroll funds and any applicable Civil Service guidelines; Account #2002-5100-001-431009 (RHP 20 Anchor Fund)

Slot #	Title	Hourly Rate

888813	Part-time Nurse	up to $25.00 per hour
888813	Part-time Nurse	up to $25.00 per hour

Issue: Current part-time nurse slot recently became vacant and in order to attract a more experienced pool of qualified applicants, approval is being requested to hire at a rate of up to $25 per hour. With the current pandemic and upcoming flu season, additional nurses are needed to assist with the influx of clients.

Solution: Request is being submitted for Commissioners Court approval to hire part-time nurses at the requested hourly rate.

Result: Hiring clinical staff at the requested salary will allow Webb County to continue operating the Public Health Department under the medical direction of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Region 11 so Webb County may continue to offer residents protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	5100-001-431009
Funding Source:	Fund 2002
Balance:	$10,311
Financial Impact:
There is sufficient funding in the account to cover payroll expenses.