Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), TB

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 Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) delivers safe and compassionate care as a vital member of the healthcare team, providing patient-centered care and ensuring patient safety. This role serves patients seeking services from the TB Elimination Program, working with the clinical team to create and maintain efficient, patient-centered daily clinic and case management operations while providing comprehensive care to all Harris County Public Health patients. The LVN operates within the legal scope of practice of an LVN and adheres to the federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Harris County Public Health (HCPH).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee a caseload of tuberculosis clients, monitoring their medical history, symptoms, and medication adherence, while documenting any side effects. Coordinate all aspects of the TB care plan, ensuring timely and accurate implementation, with prompt and precise entry into the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

• Perform clinical tasks, including (but not limited to) measuring and documenting vital signs, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and conducting basic patient assessments.
• 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.
• 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 provider's care plan and providing appropriate patient education.
• 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.
• Administer age-appropriate immunizations and stay updated with all CDC vaccine schedule changes; assist the nursing team in providing CDC-recommended vaccinations. 
  
  
  

  
  

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 or diploma in Nursing

• One (1) year of experience as an LVN in an outpatient clinic setting

• Current licensure as an LVN in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
• Active license with no restriction as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Nursing 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
• Must have a valid Driver’s License (TX upon hire)

• 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

• 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, 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

• Monday – Friday | 8:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
• 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

• This position also operates in a standard office environment with standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers

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- 5815 Antoine Dr Houston, Texas 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.