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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 Clinical Health Services (CHS) Immunization -License Vocational Nurse will provide vaccination services in Harris County through Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) and Adult Safety Network (ASN). The nurse will ensuring quality patient care under the clinical guidance/oversight of the CHS Advanced Practice Provider and Registered Nurse, the Immunization LVN will be responsible for performing vaccination tasks in accordance with TVFC & ASN regulations. The 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) Site Supervisor. This position works in the community and on mobile units as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Administer age-appropriate immunizations, stays up to date with all CDC vaccine schedule changes, and assists the nursing team with always providing CDC-recommended vaccinations.
- Complete all documentation of patients records in the electronic medical record (EMR) system. Update patients shot records in the Texas Immunization Registry System referred to as Immtrac2.
- Review and screen patient shot records to make a clinical decision on immunizations needed.
- Support the vaccination coordinator's to ensure compliance with the Vaccines for Children's (VFC) & Adult Safety Network (ASN) Programs.
- Assists with the medical inventory of immunization supplies; Syringes, band-aids, alcohol swabs, and ensuring the team is appropriately stocked.
- Participates in performing quality assurance checks on vaccines arrivals and preparing vaccines for transport.
- 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.
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
- Associates Degree or diploma in Nursing
Licensure/Certification:
- Active license with no restriction as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- Valid TX Driver's License
Experience:
- One (1) year of experience as a License Vocation Nurse in a clinical setting
Knowledge, Skills, & 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 patient’s 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, but ONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.
Language:
- Experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse providing vaccination to the community.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish/Arabic/Vietnamese or other language)
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-Time | Grant Funded
- Monday – Friday | 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. | 40 hours week
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: Reporting 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.
