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) 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 Sheldon clinic by providing comprehensive nursing services.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Gives age-appropriate immunizations, stays up to date with all CDC vaccine schedule changes, and assists the nursing team with always providing CDC-recommended vaccinations.
- Serves as a vaccination coordinator alternate for the Vaccine for Children's (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
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
- Associate Degree, Vocational Certificate or diploma in Nursing.
Experience:
- One (1) year minimum full-time work experience as an LVN in a hospital or clinical setting
Licensure/Certification:
- Current licensure as an LVN in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified (AHA approved)
- Valid TX Driver's License
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.
Experience:
- Experience as an LVN in a public health setting, low-income population serving clinic, or related field
- Experience working in refugee and/or global health
Language:
- Bilingual (English/Spanish/Arabic/Vietnamese or other language)
Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-Time | Regular
- Monday through Friday | 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.
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:
- 8540 C.E. King Parkway, Houston, TX 77044
- Training may take place in different clinics within HCPH 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.
