Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Tuberculosis

Harris County•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a grant-funded position for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within the TB Elimination Program at Harris County Public Health (HCPH). HCPH is a large public health organization dedicated to improving health outcomes for the residents of Harris County. The LVN will be a vital member of the healthcare team, providing patient-centered care and ensuring patient safety. This role involves working with the clinical team to manage daily clinic and case management operations, providing comprehensive care to patients seeking services from the TB Elimination Program. The LVN will operate within the legal scope of practice and adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and HCPH policies.

Requirements

Current license with no restrictions as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA-approved).
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and navigating Electronic Medical Record Systems.
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 medical providers when deviations occur.

Nice To Haves

At least one (1) year of Licensed Vocational Nurse experience in an outpatient or public health clinical setting.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

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 measuring and documenting vital signs, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and conducting basic patient assessments.
Assist the medical team in tasks such as 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.