Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Mobile

About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 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.

*** This is a Grant Funded Position ***

Position Overview:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) will provide safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the health care team to serve the Health Services patients seeking healthcare services. The LVN, with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice of an LVN, and in accordance with the federal, state, and local laws; rules, and regulations; and policies, procedures, and guidelines of Harris County Public Health (HCPH).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Gives age-appropriate immunizations, stays up to date with all CDC vaccine schedule changes, and assists the nursing team with always providing CDC-recommended vaccinations.

• Serves as a vaccination coordinator alternate for the Vaccine for Children's (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS).

• Works with the medical providers and the medical team to complete duties such as assisting with physical exams and medical procedures, administering/dispensing prescribed medication according to Pharmacy D regulations, and responding to emergency medical situations.

• Assists with patient screening (i.e., drawing blood, testing urine, taking/recording vital signs, and performing vision and hearing assessment).

• Receives, reviews, and prioritizes all laboratory results and ensures all abnormal laboratory values are documented in the electronic medical record (EMR) system, confirming that all abnormal laboratory values are flagged and reviewed by the medical provider for referrals or treatment as indicated.

• Assists with control of 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.

• Assists with medical inventory, including but not limited to vaccines and oral medications, ordering, and ensuring the clinic is appropriately stocked.

• Participates in performing quality assurance and checks on lab specimens and preparing specimens for transport.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer 
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@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.

Education:

• Associate Degree or diploma in Nursing or a related field of study

• Active license with no restriction as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Nursing

• Current licensure as an LVN in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners

Experience:

• One (1) year minimum full-time work experience as an LVN in a hospital or clinical setting

Licensure/Certification:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

• Valid Texas state-issued Driver's License 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment

• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

• Ability to work well with teammates

• Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing

Core Competencies

Organizational Leadership

• Understands the organizational mission

• Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust

• Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others

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

Communication

• 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 the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

• Preferred experience as an LVN in a public health setting, low-income population serving clinic, or related field

• Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish/Arabic/Vietnamese or other language)

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full Time | Regular

• Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

• Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends

• Able to travel within Harris County as needed

Work Environment:

• This position operates in a medical clinic environment.

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

Persons in these positions frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. Occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs.

Work Location:

• 5815 Antoine Dr. Houston, TX 77091

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

Salary : $47,174 - $80,142