Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Salary : $48,781.00 Annually

Location : Donna, TX

Job Type : Grant Full Time

Job Number : 2025-03156

Department : Hidalgo County - WIC Department

Opening Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Work Hours : : Monday - Friday / 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm

Civil Service Position : : No

Status : : External Advertisement

Open Positions : : 01

Grade : : 11

Advertisement details and / or special instructions : : Will work 9 : 00am - 6 : 00pm on Mondays and Thursdays every other week. Please submit resume with application.

General Description

This position provides routine (journey-level) vocational nursing work. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients; May train others; Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed

Prepares nursing and medical summaries.

Administers medication orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.

Monitors patients for treatments and procedures.

Monitors patients' temperature, pulse, and respiration.

Collects specimens for laboratory examination.

Counsels patients with specific health goals.

Conducts appropriate screening tests.

Applies principles and practices to assess, prevent, and control diseases.

Maintains records pertaining to medication, deaths, illnesses, and the transfer of patients.

Makes rounds or home visits.

May participate in conducting therapeutic programs.

May train others.

Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience

Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Experience in nursing work preferred.

Certificates, Licenses and Registration :

Must be licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the State of Texas or in a party state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.

Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques.

Ability to provide patient medical care, to prepare and maintain records, and to train others.

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01

Are you licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the State of Texas or in a party state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have one (1) year of experience in nursing work?

Required Question