Licensed Vocational Nurse

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• Insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
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• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse I
• Agency: Dept of State Health Services
• Department: Region 11
• Posting Number: 11658
• Closing Date: 06/01/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-16
• Salary Range: $3,409.83-$5,094.16
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Days (First)
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 35%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Raymondville
• Job Location City: Raymondville
• Job Location Address: 174 S 13th St
• MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W,68C,68Z

Under the direct supervision of the Nurse Supervisor, responsibilities include but are not limited to the coordination of services to perform public health 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 orientation for TVFC providers, as needed. 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.

Employee must have a valid Class C Texas driver’s license. 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.

• 40% CLIENT SERVICES: Provides public health nursing services to clients with a range of simple to complex health needs in Willacy County and surrounding counties. Will conduct and coordinate immunization clinics for under immunized infants, children, and adults in the undeserved communities. Works in a clinical setting and travels to administer vaccines according to DSHS guidelines. Follows requirements for eligibility, vaccine administration, documentation, and confidentiality.
  
  Responsible for administration of vaccines and medications. Completes reports and documentation in accordance with nursing practices.
• 15% CONSUMER INFORMATION: Travels to coordinate and participate in activities to inform, educate, and motivate the public in English and Spanish about the importance and safety of immunizations. Distributes and ensures patient understanding of the vaccines.
• 15% VACCINE MANAGEMENT: Complies with vaccine management guidelines. Responsible for assuring the proper handling of vaccines. Maintains accurate vaccine inventory and temperature logs for the refrigerator and freezer. Transfers vaccines as needed, completes biological report, and maintains accurate documentation on VAOS and CMIS.
• 10% IMMUNIZATION REGISTRY: Updates information in the system to ensure at least 95% of children under 6 years of age are in the registry. Promotes IMMTRAC2…