Discussion and possible action to approve the hiring of a part-time Licensed Nurse at the Webb County Indigent Health Care Services Department, who will serve under the Standing Delegation Orders of the Regional Medical Director for the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSH) Region 11 at a rate between $18.00 to $25.00 per hour (depending on experience), and approval to publish job posting in the Laredo Morning Times; and any other matters incident thereto. The operational general order states that pay for part-time employees cannot exceed $15/hr. unless specific approval to pay more is authorized by Commissioners Court. This item has no impact to the General Fund. [Account #004-4108-5505 (Part Time)]
Issue: The Public Health Services Department recently expanded to include Tuberculosis Screening services. This new program has been very successful since services are offered at the main office and during immunization clinics in the rural areas. Services are limited at the main office while the Nurse is out at a clinic.
Solution: To approve the hiring of a part-time nurse at the salary scale listed above.
Result: The hiring of a part-time nurse will assist in providing continuous services at the main office.