Licensed Vocational Nurse, Clinical Health Services
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Clinical Health Services
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Position Description
If youre looking to be a part of a collaborative environment where your skills can make an impact explore our current opportunities in creating a better future for public health.
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1100 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 grantfunded position.
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 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 is apart of a mobile team and will service Harris County residents by providing comprehensive nursing services.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Gives ageappropriate immunizations stays up to date with all CDC vaccine schedule changes and assists the nursing team with always providing CDCrecommended vaccination.
- Serves as a vaccination coordinator alternate for the Vaccine for Childrens (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS).
- Assists with patient screening (i.e. drawing blood testing urine taking/recording vital signs) records medical/psychosocial information in electronic medical records.
- Prepares patients and assists providers for medical exams by educating on family planning methods/options. Provide Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) treatments and testing.
- Assists the providers in tracking and monitoring abnormal lab results and notifying patients of those results.
- Execute orders written by the Providers such as family planning methods dispenses prescribed medication according to Pharmacy D regulations and HCPH procedures and protocols.
- Maintains knowledge of CDC recommended vaccines and administers age appropriate immunizations as required. Acts as an alternate immunization coordinator for the Department of State Health Services Texas Vaccine for Children Program.
- Support the referrals and coordination of care for patients with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) on site.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
you need special services or accommodations please call (713)or email
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 or diploma in Nursing.
- At least one year of experience as a License Vocation Nurse in a clinical setting.
- Active license with no restriction as a License Vocation Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.
- Valid TX Drivers License.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) and navigating EMRs.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment.
- 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 patients record and to notify the Clinical Manager or medical providers when deviations occur.
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.
- Selfmotivated.
- 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 butONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration. Preferences
Experience:
- As a License Vocation Nurse providing vaccination to the community.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- This is a fulltime position.
- Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday from 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.
- This job operates in a medical mobile unit clinic environment community setting and occasionally in a medical clinic.
- This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
- This role requires the ability to lift carry push pull up to twenty (20) pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
- Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness Division Southeast Clinic 3737 Red Bluff Rd Pasadena Texas.
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
