Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN), Mobile

Overview

Position Description

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About Harris County Public Health
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Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides 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.

The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Licensed 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 perform clinical tasks in accordance with 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 CHS Program Manager. This position will service the Mobile Health Clinic by providing comprehensive nursing services.

• Gives age-appropriate immunizations, stays up to date with CDC vaccine schedule changes, and assists the nursing team with providing CDC-recommended vaccinations.
• Serves as a vaccination coordinator for the Vaccine for Children (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS) for the clinic site.
• Assists with patient screening (e.g., drawing blood, testing urine, taking/recording vital signs) and records medical/psychosocial information in electronic medical records.
• Prepares patients and assists providers for medical exams by educating on family planning methods/options. Provides sexually transmitted disease (STD) treatments and testing.
• Assists providers in tracking and monitoring abnormal lab results and notifying patients of those results.
• Executes 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.
• Supports referrals and coordination of care for patients with the Primary Care Provider on site.

• Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing

• At least one (1) year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinical setting

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• Active license with no restrictions as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Valid Texas Driver's 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 tasks, make reliable judgments, and draw conclusions from verbal discussions and written data
• Ability to draw conclusions from data (e.g., lab tests) and record this information accurately in the patient’s record, notifying the Clinical Manager or medical providers when deviations occur

• Organizational Leadership:
  Understands the organizational mission; ethics and public trust; respects diverse opinions
• Collaboration:
  
  Contributes to an inclusive workplace; works to improve quality and address needs
• Innovation:
  Adapts to change
• Interpers…