Licensed Vocational Nurse Mobile
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
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 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 & 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
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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:
- Active license with no restriction as a License Vocation Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
Experience:
- At least one (1) year of experience in an outpatient clinic or related setting
Licenses/Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Valid Texas 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 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
- 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 butONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.Preferences
Experience:
- Experience as a License Vocation Nurse providing vaccination to the community
Language:
- Bilingual: English/Spanish
General Information
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- This is a 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.
Work Environment:
- This job operates in a professional clinic environment community setting and occupationally a medical mobile unit. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
- This role requires the ability to lift carry push pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
- Harris County Public Health: This position works in a Mobile Unit that is traveling across Harris County jurisdiction.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Apprentice
- Customer Service
- Help Desk
- Art & Design
- Environment Health And Safety
