0000009864.Lvn Iii.Hhs- Immunization Register

Dallas County • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Description Provides nursing services to patients, to include administering minor injury treatments, dispensing medication, administering skin tests and injections, and monitoring compliance.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school/GED Program.
• Completion of an accredited vocational school of nursing program.
• Knowledge of standard software applications.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License, with a good driving record.
• Requires prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, with ability to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to travel to various work site locations.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing services to patients according to protocol, to include administering treatment for minor injuries or illnesses, administering injections and venipuncture, dispensing medication and collecting sputum.
• Maintains accurate and legible records according to protocol.
• Follows up on injured, ill or delinquent patients.
• Screens and investigates contacts according to procedure.
• Provides and delivers medications as needed and monitors drug compliance.
• Schedules patients by treatment regime and maintains call-back files.
• Educates patients on transmission of diseases and on compliance with prescribed treatment.
• Communicates with patients and family members according to protocol.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED