Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Career Opportunities:
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (17157)

Posting  
17157 - Posted
- Dept of State Health Services
- Region 11
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- Eligible for Telework - Additional Shifts available (1) - $3000 - $4999 per month

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Functional

Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

Job Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse I. Agency:
Dept of State Health Services. Department:
Region 11. Posting Number: 17157. Closing Date: 11/18/2026. Posting Audience:
Internal and External. Occupational Category:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical. Salary Range: $3,409.83 - $4,252.00. Pay Frequency:
Monthly. Salary Group: TEXAS-A-16.

Shift: Day. Additional

Shift: Days (First). Telework:
Eligible for Telework. Travel:
Up to 35%. Regular/Temporary:
Regular. Full Time/Part Time:
Full time. FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Nonexempt. Facility

Location:

[blank]. Job Location City: ALICE. Job Location Address: 408 N FLOURNOY RD. Other Locations:
None. MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W,68C,68Z.

The LVN I will work under the direction and supervision of the nurse supervisor to provide comprehensive public health nursing services throughout Region 11.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to coordinating services to perform immunization and surveillance duties as assigned. Perform moderate and complex nursing tasks and public health work. Administer vaccines to infants, children and adults under the DSHS guidelines and nursing standards in compliance with policies and procedures. Responsible for ensuring proper storage, handling, and inventory of the vaccines. Collect data for surveillance investigations and submit reports for vaccine preventable diseases.

Have knowledge of medications, vaccines, side effects, adverse reactions and techniques of administering medications. Complete documentation and data entry daily. Conduct in-services and orientations for TVFC providers, as needed. Provides comprehensive nursing care in coordination with TB, CHI, and STD programs. Maintain an acceptable driving record that meets the standards developed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and safely operate either a state‑owned vehicle or personal vehicle to conduct state business in accordance with DSHS Policy OS‑3901, Fleet Operations and Management & Procedures, and Texas motor vehicle, traffic and driving licensing law.

May be required to work other than normal business hours to respond to public health emergencies, disease outbreaks, health fairs, screenings, and meetings/trainings. Actively participate and/or serve in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

• (40%) Client Services
  - Provides public health nursing services to clients with a range of simple to complex health needs. Conducts and coordinates immunization clinics, administers vaccines (including home visits), follows eligibility, documentation, and confidentiality requirements, conducts screening tests, collects specimens, performs routine laboratory tests, completes reports and documentation, and documents in electronic health records.
• (15%) Consumer Information
  - Travels to coordinate and participate in activities to inform, educate, and motivate the public in English and Spanish…