Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Mobile Health Services
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Mobile 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.
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 providers care plan and providing appropriate patient education.
- Serve as a vaccination coordinator alternate for the Vaccine for Childrens (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
you need special services or accommodations please call 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
- Core Competencies:
Education:
Associates Degree in Nursing.
Experience:
At least one (1) year of experience as an Licensed Vocational Nursein 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 Drivers 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 patients record and to notify the Clinical Manager or medical providers when deviations occur.
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.
- 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.
- Ability to adapt to change.
- 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 butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Languages:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish).
General Information
- Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
This is a Regular Full-time 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 position operates on a medical mobile unit clinic environment or in the 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.
- Persons in these positions frequently lift carry push and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs. and sometimes but rarely up to 50 lbs.
- Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness Division
- This position reports to the Mobile Health Team with no fixed location.
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
