Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Mobile Immunizations

About the Role

The Immunization Program Licensed Vocational Nurse will support clinical services provided to patients by ensuring quality patient care through the Immunization Program. Under the clinical guidance/oversight of the Local Health Authority, the Licensed Vocational Nurse will be responsible for performing 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 HCPH and reports to the Mobile Immunization Assistant Program Manager. This position will service the Immunization Program by providing comprehensive nursing services throughout Harris County by way of the Mobile Medical Unit and community events. This is a grant-funded position.

Responsibilities

• Administer age-appropriate immunizations and stay updated with all CDC vaccine schedule changes; assist the nursing team in providing CDC-recommended vaccinations.
• 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.
• Perform clinical tasks, including measuring and documenting vital signs, collecting and preparing laboratory specimens, and conducting basic patient assessments.
• Assist with patient appointments by performing vaccine administration, vaccine preparation, specimen collection, vital signs, and gathering patient histories.
• 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.
• Serve as a vaccination coordinator alternate for the Vaccine for Children's (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS).
• Manage medical inventory, including vaccines and oral medications, by ordering and ensuring the clinic is properly stocked.
• Participate in performing quality assurance checks on immunization practices, lab specimens, and prepare vaccines and specimens for transport.

Requirements

• Current license with no restrictions as an LVN in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified.
• Valid Texas Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and navigating EMRs.
• 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 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: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.
• Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on 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: This competency focuses on 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: This competency focuses on 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

• At least one (1) year of experience in an outpatient or clinical setting.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Schedule

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Due to the nature of the work, shifts may occasionally be extended beyond the scheduled end time, or days may vary, including weekends, as needed. Must be willing to drive throughout Harris County jurisdiction and to Harris County Public Health Clinics.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

This position operates in a medical mobile unit clinic environment, or in the community setting, and occasionally in a medical clinic. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Persons in these positions frequently lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs.

Work Location

Mobile Immunization Services Team. Primary Reporting Address: 1111 Fannin St. Houston, Texas, 77002. This position requires travel to multiple community locations within Harris County, as directed. Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.