Licensed Vocational Nurse - HHS Clinical Health Services
About The Position
Provides disease prevention measures to residents of Fort Bend County, such as immunizations, perinatal hepatitis B prevention, epidemiologic investigations, tuberculosis testing, and directly observed therapy (DOT). Monitors inventory and orders medications and supplies on a monthly basis or as needed. Transports medications and equipment as needed. Maintains records to document activities. Provides counseling to public regarding the prevention of disease. Conducts home visits to assess patients and to provide services such as administering medications as indicated. Collects fees and makes change; Held financially accountable for cash collected. Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties. Recruit, train and provide support for doctor offices. Verify grant specifications are met. May be asked to participate in community outreach events. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Requirements
- High School/GED and 1-year technical school.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- 2 years of job related work experience as LVN.
- Valid Texas Driver's License.
- This position rotates between Missouri City, Rosenberg and Katy locations; Must provide own transportation and proof of insurance.
- First Aide/CPR certification & Defensive Driving training must be completed within one year of hire date.
- Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials.
- May be required to work after hours and on weekends due to community needs.
Responsibilities
- Provides disease prevention measures to residents of Fort Bend County, such as immunizations, perinatal hepatitis B prevention, epidemiologic investigations, tuberculosis testing, and directly observed therapy (DOT).
- Monitors inventory and orders medications and supplies on a monthly basis or as needed.
- Transports medications and equipment as needed.
- Maintains records to document activities.
- Provides counseling to public regarding the prevention of disease.
- Conducts home visits to assess patients and to provide services such as administering medications as indicated.
- Collects fees and makes change; Held financially accountable for cash collected.
- Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties.
- Recruit, train and provide support for doctor offices.
- Verify grant specifications are met.
- May be asked to participate in community outreach events.
- Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
Benefits
- All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS).
- Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
- Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
- Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities.
- FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
