Public Health LVN III
About The Position
Provides advanced (senior-level) vocational nursing as part of comprehensive public health services. The role includes direct care for patients, families, and community populations; population-based activities for assigned counties; and administrative clinical duties. The position assesses population health status, determinants of health and illness, and factors contributing to health promotion and disease prevention. It works under the supervision of a registered nurse, with moderate latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. Confidentiality is of utmost importance. The position is based in Temple, Texas, and is not eligible for telework. It follows an alternate Monday–Thursday schedule with 10-hour shifts and involves travel of up to 75%, primarily during normal work hours. Occasional trainings or conferences may require overnight stays. Travel may use agency fleet vehicles, rental vehicles, or personal vehicles, with expenses reimbursed at the state rate. The employee may be called out after hours, including weekends and holidays, in response to vaccine-storage temperature alerts. The role may require wearing PPE, including an N95 respirator, for extended periods in clinic and field settings. It is a regular, full-time, grant-funded position. DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas. Employment offers are contingent on available budgeted funds, and selected applicants may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.
Requirements
- Licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing or a compact state to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (basic life support).
- Valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance coverage.
- Knowledge of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tuberculosis and STD protocols and guidelines.
- Knowledge of American College of Immunization Practices recommendations for immunization use in routine or outbreak settings.
- Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques and the principles and processes used to provide appropriate patient care.
- Knowledge of public health nursing principles and practices, family and group relationships, teaching methods, and management techniques.
- Knowledge of health-assessment tools.
- Skill in using computer data-entry systems, conducting effective interviews, and communicating orally and in writing.
- Ability to plan and deliver training or educational presentations and perform general and public health nursing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, interpret relevant laws, regulations, and policies, collaborate with community partners, and work well with team members.
- Ability to wear PPE, including an N95, for extended periods in clinic and field settings.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of nursing experience in a clinical setting and/or field setting (preferred).
- Experience working with communities.
- Experience with computer software applications.
Responsibilities
- Perform disease-intervention clinical nursing functions related to tuberculosis, HIV/STD, immunizations, pertussis, and perinatal hepatitis B.
- Use computer data-entry systems to manage clinic services, patient documentation, inventory, and ordering.
- Respond when called out after hours, including weekends and holidays, to vaccine-refrigerator or freezer temperature-excursion notifications, and follow the vaccine contingency plan.
- Provide, promote, monitor, track, and review population-based health services related to community health issues in assigned counties.
- Conduct community-engagement activities to support and evaluate program goals, including health education for groups and stakeholders, such as at health fairs.
- Assist program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and patients and families.
- Perform assigned technical and clerical program duties in regional clinics.
- Participate in agency disaster-response or recovery obligations and Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, including public-health preparedness responses that may involve administering oral or injectable medications and biologicals.
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may require an alternate shift pattern or location.
Benefits
- Insurance coverage and other benefits through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas.
- Reimbursement of incurred travel expenses at the state rate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
