What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse - Reproductive Health position at City of Texarkana?
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs public health nursing service work in a public health department. Participates in assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating public health nursing services to individuals, families, and/or communities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the appropriate Program Coordinator.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
SAFETY SENSITIVE DESIGNATION
This position is designed as a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug screening.
SCHEDULE INFORMATION
- Monday through Thursday
- 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with 1 hour for lunch
- No required overtime
- No nights, weekends, or shift work
- 13 paid holidays
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Identifies the physical, social, and emotional health needs of individuals and families through systematic assessment utilizing professional skills, health history, physical evaluation, laboratory, and other diagnostic tools. Provides appropriate counseling and referrals/monitors outcome of referrals.
Performs nursing actions to prevent illness, promote, maintain, or restore health to individuals, families, and communities. (Immunizations, Venipunctures, STD Testing & Treatment, Etc.)
Evaluates the outcome of the care plans and nursing services provided, modifying each as necessary. Performs chart reviews to assure quality of care. Reviews and records lab results.
Assists physician during medical clinics.
Participates in community health promotion efforts through teaching and counseling community groups.
Provides information about services in a manner consistent with policies and functions of the agency to professional organizations and other community groups as assigned.
Applies epidemiological methods for disease control to individuals, families, and communities. Works in cooperation with Disease Intervention Specialist.
Participates in nursing functions related to Licensing Regulations.
Prepares Lab and Clinic Specimens for mailing.
Participates in case conferences with physicians' hospital personnel, and representatives of other agencies.
Reviews shot records and compares to Immunization Schedule prior to administering immunizations.
Verifies shot record in ImmTrac 2 and obtains consents to be added if needed.
Administer Immunizations to children and adults.
Counsels responsible party to seek regular check-ups, especially Medicaid patients, at their medical provider.
Does CDC education and training as required by the Grant.
Reconciles end of day vaccine counts daily.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate Program Coordinator.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:(a)
(a) Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
(b) Licensed to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas.
(c) Two (2) years full-time, paid employment as a Licensed Vocational Nurse is preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, and the public, including people from various socio-economic backgrounds.
- Skill in the operation of listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to handle stressful situations.
- Ability to evaluate information accurately and effectively and to apply interpretations of Federal, State, and Local regulations.
- Operates a vehicle if needed to carry out assigned duties.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
CRT mainframe computer, phone, calculator, copier, fax machine, and miscellaneous medical equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, talk, or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment varies according to the number of people present.