From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 14, 2026Sources
The short version
You would join the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Public Health Nurse I based at 108B E Kilpatrick St in Cleburne, covering Region 2/3. The work is journey-level public health nursing in clinical and non-clinical settings—immunizations, case management, and community referrals—with day-shift full-time hours, no telework, and travel up to 40% of the time.
Employer research, Aug 14, 2026
As a Public Health Nurse I in Region 2/3 you handle immunizations, case management, and community referrals across clinical and non-clinical settings, with day-shift full-time hours and travel up to 40%.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-08-10Source: glassdoor.comYou work from the Cleburne worksite at 108B E Kilpatrick St in a small town with lower crowding and DFW access, in a compact-license state with no state income tax.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026-08-10Source: glassdoor.comReviews describe room to grow, job opportunities, passionate coworkers, and a safe learning environment.
For new gradsSources
Nursing here
- Career development
Intern review cited room to grow and job opportunities
Texas Department of State Health Services · employer research
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As of 2024-08-13Source: glassdoor.sg- Scheduling
Public Health Nurse I posting: day shift, full-time, regular; not eligible for telework; travel up to 40%
Texas Department of State Health Services · employer research
Sources
As of 2026-08-10Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
State of Texas Group Benefits Plan (ERS).
The units
Public Health (Region 2/3)
Public Health Nurse I provides journey-level public health nursing in clinical/non-clinical settings: immunizations, case management, community referrals; up to 40% travel.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comPsychiatric (El Paso Psych Center)
Former psychiatric nursing assistant described facility as a safe place with a great learning experience.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Work/life balance
- Work/life balance is the highest-rated category at 4.1 among Glassdoor categories.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Overall recommendation
- Overall rating 3.4/5 from 471 reviews; 52% would recommend to a friend; 49% positive business outlook.
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- Compensation dissatisfaction
- Compensation/benefits score 3.2; an Austin intern said pay is low.
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More review themes
- Management organization
- Former psych nursing assistant said management is unorganized and forgetful; senior management rated 3.0.
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- Learning and culture
- Reviews cite passionate coworkers, networking, room to grow, and a safe learning environment.
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- Career opportunities
- Career opportunities category rated 3.0/5 on Glassdoor.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Compensation and benefits score 3.2 on Glassdoor, and an Austin intern said pay is low.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Roles from Texas Department of State Health Services
Sources
- dshs.texas.gov/region2-3/default.shtm
Employer website
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Texas-Department-of-State-Health-Services-EI_IE228510.11,52.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026-08-10
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Texas-Department-of-State-Health-Services-E228510-RVW32845039.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2024-08-13
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Texas-Department-of-State-Health-Services-Reviews-E228510.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Texas-Department-of-State-Health-Services-E228510-RVW90056093.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-08-13
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