Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Position Summary

Licensed Vocational Nurse I (LVN I) under the direction and supervision of the nurse supervisor to provide comprehensive public health nursing services throughout Region 11.

Location:

Alice, TX. Salary range: $3,409.83 – $4,252.00 per month.

DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

The LVN I will perform a range of moderate to complex public health nursing tasks, including immunization, surveillance, vaccine management, and outreach to bilingual clients.

• Client Services (40%)
  • Provide public health nursing services to clients with simple to complex health needs in Region 11.
  • Conduct and coordinate immunization clinics for under‑immunized infants, children, and adults in underserved communities.
  • Travel to administer vaccines, including home visits, while following eligibility, documentation, and confidentiality requirements.
  • Administer vaccines and medications, conduct screening tests, and collect specimens for laboratory examination.
  • Complete reports and documentation in accordance with nursing practices and electronic health record standards.
• Consumer Information (15%)
  • Travel to coordinate and participate in educational activities to inform the public in English and Spanish about immunization safety.
  • Distribute and ensure patient understanding of the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS).
• Vaccine Management (15%)
  • Maintain proper handling and storage of vaccines, accurate inventory, and temperature logs.
  • Respond to temperature excursions and complete biological reports.
  • Transfer vaccines as needed and maintain documentation on VAOS, IMMTRAC2, CMIS, and PIOS.
• Immunization Registry (10%)
  • Update information to maintain registry coverage for children under 6 years.
  • Promote IMMTRAC2 among parents and providers and assist in reconciling questionable matches.
• Coordination of Services (10%)
  • Coordinate with TB, STD, and CHI programs to provide comprehensive client care.
  • Offer point‑of‑care STD testing and submit specimens to central lab.
  • Contribute to community education on child fatality prevention, car seats, swim safety, bully prevention, suicide prevention, and healthy plate education.
• Surveillance (5%)
  • Apply epidemiological methods to assess, prevent, and control disease.
  • Investigate and document suspected Vaccine Preventable Disease cases and serious adverse events.
  • Assist with Perinatal Hepatitis B and VPD case investigations.
• Other Duties (5%)
  • Participate in disaster response and Continuity of Operations (COOP) activities, which may require alternate shift patterns.

• Knowledge of standards of immunization practices for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Knowledge of school immunization requirements.
• Knowledge of TVFC/ASN programs and Imm Trac
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• Knowledge of medical terminology, office practices, administrative practices, and HIPAA confidentiality rules.
• Knowledge of English spelling, writing, record retention, and destruction.
• Knowledge of ordering, purchasing, and maintenance of receipt books.
• Skill in utilizing computer programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet).
• Skill in organizing meetings among multiple parties and coordinating travel arrangements.
• Ability to interpret immunization schedules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, work harmoniously with colleagues, and resolve conflict.
• Ability to function independently, problem‑solve, and exercise professional judgment.
• Ability to attend work on a regular schedule; may work nights and weekends; travel required with reliable transportation.
• Ability to adhere to DSHS Universal Expectations, Guiding Principles, Code of Ethics, and Standards of Conduct.
• Ability to communicate effectively and present information and training to the public.
• Ability to understand and speak Spanish.

• Current Texas Vocational Nurse License, in good standing.
• BLS/CPR Certification.
• Valid Class C Texas driver’s license or equivalent.

• Bilingual…