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Licensed Vocational Nurse, Mobile Health Services

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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.



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 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 is apart of a mobile team and will service Harris County residents by providing comprehensive nursing services.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Administer age-appropriate immunizations and stay updated with all CDC vaccine schedule changes; assist the nursing team in providing CDC-recommended vaccinations.
  • Schedule changes; assist the nursing team in providing CDC-recommended vaccinations.
  • 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.
  • Perform clinical tasks, including (but not limited to) measuring and documenting vital signs, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and conducting basic patient assessments. 
  • 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.
  • Participates in performing quality assurance checks on vaccines arrivals and preparing vaccines for transport.
  • 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.

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:
  • At least one (1) year of experience as a LVN in an outpatient clinic or related setting.
Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current license with no restrictions as an LVN in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiner.
  • 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) 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.

Qualifications

Languages:
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish/or other language).
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
  • This is a full-time 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 medical mobile unit clinic environment, community setting, and occasionally in a medical clinic.
  • 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 twenty (20) pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time.
Work Location:
  •  Harris County Public Health: Community Health & Wellness Division - Antoine Clinic 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.

Date Posted
08/12/2025
Job Reference
14999
Organization
Public Health Services, Community Health & Wellness
Location
Harris County, TX
Category
Allied Health
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