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Licensed Vocational Nurse

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About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Position Overview:

The Clinical Health Services (CHS) License Vocational Nurse will support clinical services provided to patients by ensuring quality patient care through Immunizations and Family Planning Service programs. Under the clinical guidance/oversight of the CHS Advanced Practice Provider, the CHS Licensed Vocational Nurse will be responsible for performing clinical tasks in accordance with with the federal, state, and local laws; rules, and regulations; and policies, procedures, and guidelines of Harris County Public Health (HCPH). This position supports the Harris County Public Health Department (HCPH), and reports to the Clinical Health Services (CHS) Program Manager. This position will service the Mobile Health clinic by providing comprehensive nursing services throughout Harris County by way of the Mobile Medical Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administer age-appropriate immunizations and stay updated with all CDC vaccine schedule changes; assist the nursing team in providing CDC-recommended vaccinations.
• Assist the medical team in tasks such as (but not limited to) physical exams and medical procedures, administering and dispensing prescribed medication according to Pharmacy D regulations, patient education, and responding to emergency medical situations.
• Perform clinical tasks, including (but not limited to) measuring and documenting vital signs, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and conducting basic patient assessments.
• Receive, review, and prioritize all laboratory results. Ensure that all abnormal laboratory values are documented in the electronic medical record (EMR) system, and confirm that these values are reviewed by the medical provider for referrals or treatment as needed.
• Control patient flow through the facility during clinic visits, including discharging patients from the clinic following the medical provider's care plan and providing appropriate patient education.
• Serve as a vaccination coordinator alternate for the Vaccine for Children's (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS).
• Manage medical inventory, including vaccines and oral medications, by ordering and ensuring the clinic is properly stocked.
• Participate in performing quality assurance checks on lab specimens and prepare specimens for transport.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email ...@bmd.hctx.net.

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements:

Education:

• Associates Degree in Nursing.

Experience:

• At least one (1) year of experience as an Licensed Vocational Nurse in an outpatient clinic or related setting.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Current license with no restrictions as an Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified (AHA approved).
• Valid TX Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and navigating EMRs.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
• Knowledge of current CDC recommendations for immunizations.
• Ability to organize material, prioritize job tasks, make reliable judgments, and draw conclusions from verbal discussions and written data.
• Ability to draw conclusions from data, such as lab tests, to record this information accurately in patient's record, and to notify the Clinical Manager or medical providers when deviations occur.

Core Competencies:

• Organizational Leadership: Understands the organizational mission.
• Collaboration: Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission.
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group.
• Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs.
• Innovation: Ability to adapt to change.
• Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner.
• Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses.
• Uses sound judgment.
• Self-motivated.
• Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.