Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Antoine

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.

• Transparency: We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity: Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect: We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact: We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration: We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

About the Role

The Clinical Health Services (CHS) Licensed 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 perform clinical tasks in accordance with 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. The role will service the Riverside Health Hub clinic by providing comprehensive nursing services.

Responsibilities

• Administers age-appropriate immunizations, stays up to date with all CDC vaccine schedule changes, and assists the nursing team with providing CDC-recommended vaccinations.
• Serves as a vaccination coordinator for the Vaccine for Children's (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the clinic site.
• Assists with patient screening, including drawing blood, testing urine, taking/recording vital signs, and recording medical/psychosocial information in electronic medical records.
• Prepares patients and assists providers for medical exams by educating on family planning methods/options.
• Provides Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) treatments and testing.
• Assists providers in tracking and monitoring abnormal lab results and notifying patients of those results.
• Executes orders written by providers, such as family planning methods, and dispenses prescribed medication according to Pharmacy D regulations and HCPH procedures and protocols.
• Maintains knowledge of CDC-recommended vaccines and administers age-appropriate immunizations as required.
• Acts as an alternate immunization coordinator for the Department of State Health Services Texas Vaccine for Children Program.
• Supports referrals and coordination of care for patients with the Primary Care Provider on site.

Requirements

• Active 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) Certified.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and navigating Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and 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, record this information accurately in a patient’s record, and notify the Clinical Manager or medical providers when deviations occur.

Core Competencies

• Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.
• Communication Skills: Using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: Applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.
• Community Partnership Skills: Collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.
• Public Health Science Skills: Using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

Preferences

• Experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse providing vaccinations to the community.
• At least one (1) year of experience in an outpatient or clinical setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Schedule

This is a full-time, regular 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 professional clinic environment, community setting, and occasionally a medical mobile unit. 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 50 pounds, and bend and stand for periods at a time.