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Bilingual Licensed Vocational Nurse, Riverside



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About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 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 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 Riverside Health Hub 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 for the Vaccine for Children's (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS) for the clinic site.
  • Assists with patient screening (i.e., drawing blood, testing urine, taking/recording vital signs) records medical/psychosocial information in electronic medical records. 
  • Assists the 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 the referrals and coordination of care for patients with the Primary Care Provider 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.

Requirements

Education:

  • Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Experience:

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

Language:

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish). 

Licensure/Certifications:

  • Current license with no restrictions 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 and Abilities:

  • Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information
  • Ability to work well with teammates.
  • Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.

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.

Qualifications

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

  • This is a Full-Time - Regular 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. 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:

  • Harris County Public Health: Riverside Clinic - 3204 Ennis St, Houston, TX 77004.


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.

Date Posted
02/06/2026
Job Reference
16191
Organization
Public Health Services, Community Health & Wellness
Location
Harris County, TX
Category
Nursing
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