Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Perinatal Hepatitis B

Position Description

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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.

Position Overview :

Under the general supervision, the Perinatal Hepatitis B Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) supports the Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program by ensuring proper case identification, management, and surveillance of perinatal hepatitis B cases in Harris County. This position works with healthcare providers, birthing hospitals, and public health professionals to ensure adherence to state-mandated prevention protocols, facilitate vaccination series completion, and promote education and compliance efforts to reduce the transmission of hepatitis B in newborns.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Case Identification and Monitoring : Monitor and manage perinatal hepatitis B cases, ensuring timely follow-up, vaccination, and serological testing.
• Vaccination Compliance and Patient Follow-up : Track vaccination compliance for hepatitis B-exposed infants and provide reminders to families and providers.
• Case Management : Provide case management and follow-up to reduce missed immunizations and improve health outcomes.
• Training and Outreach : Educate and train healthcare providers on hepatitis B prevention, reporting requirements, and best practices.
• Data Management : Maintain accurate case records and program data using public health databases and tools.
• Program Evaluation : Analyze and report program data to assess vaccination rates and program effectiveness.
• Healthcare Collaboration and Stakeholder Coordination : Collaborate with healthcare providers and hospitals to implement and support prevention strategies.
• Emergency Response : Assist with special tasks related to public health emergency events, including vaccine distribution efforts and emergency response coordination.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.

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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.

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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.