Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Sheldon Health Hub

Position Description

About Harris County Public Health :

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 700 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.

• This is a Grant Funded Position

Position Overview :

The Clinical Health Services (CHS) License 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 be responsible for performing clinical tasks in accordance with with the 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. This position will service the Sheldon clinic by providing comprehensive nursing services.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https : / / hrrm.harriscountytx.gov / Pages / EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements

Education

Experience :

Licensure / Certification :

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Core Competencies :

Organizational Leadership

Collaboration

Innovation

Interpersonal Abilities / Personal Characteristics

Communication

NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration.

Preferences

Experience :

Language :

General Information

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work :

Work Environment :

Physical Demands :

Work Location :

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

BENEFITS

Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.

The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions :

The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees :

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website :

https : / / benefitsathctx.com /

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Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?

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If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major?

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If you do not possess an associate's degree or higher, do you hold a nursing diploma or a Vocational Certificate?

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Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs.

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Which of the following best describes your verifiable full-time work experience as an LVN in a hospital or clinical setting? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history)

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Please provide details about your verifiable full-time work experience as an LVN in a hospital or clinical setting. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided.]

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Do you have a current Basic Life Support Certification (AHA approved)?

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Are you currently licensed as an LVN in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse?

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Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions : Advanced : A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate : A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic : A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level : A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check.

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Do you have experience as an LVN in a public health setting, low-income population serving clinic, or related field?

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Do you have experience working in refugee and / or global health?

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If you answered yes in regards to the previous question(s), please describe your verifiable experience. NOTE : Please DO NOT use "See Resume" as we do not use resumes for qualifications. (Type N / A if not applicable)

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Which of the following language(s) are you bilingual and fluent? Select all that apply :

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This role requires a Valid Driver's License (Texas upon hire) Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

Required Question

Agency Harris County

Address 1111 Fannin St

Ste. 600

Houston, Texas, 77002

Phone 713-274-5445

Website https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / harriscountytx