Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Description:

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent

Licenses or Certifications:

• Licensed as a Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas.
• Must have current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ( CPR ) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current certification during employment.

Notes to Applicants
Overview
This position will provide direct care/health services in the TB Clinic for LTBI patients to include but not limited to:

* Care management of patients suspected of LTBI or diagnosed with latent tuberculosis to include obtaining and evaluating medical history, performing patient assessments, collecting appropriate lab specimens, reviewing lab results, administering medication and consulting/collaborating with the physician and other team members.
* Provide treatment, education, health counseling and appropriate referrals to LTBI clinic clients.
* Identify actual and potential healthcare needs of patients, as well as, healthcare access or treatment barriers.

This position will manage our clinic’s Class D pharmacy to include:

* Ordering medication for all TB Clinic clients from DSHS .
* Maintaining appropriate levels of medications in our clinic’s Class D pharmacy.
* Preparing weekly medication packets for all our TB Clinic clients.
* Keep up-to-date necessary records to maintain our Class D Pharmacy compliance with DSHS .

This position will require skills in establishing effective and constructive relationships with patients, families, physicians, coworkers and the general public.

This position will require skills in effective oral and written communication, educating and counseling patients.

This position will perform data entry duties as needed to include monthly performance measure reports.

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APH Information

• This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan .
• Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website .

Grant Funded Position

• This position is grant-funded, meaning its financial support comes from allocated funds that may be modified, reduced, or canceled at the discretion of the City of Austin or the grant provider.

Immunization Requirement:

• Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy.

City of Austin Tobacco-Free Campus Policy

• Tobacco use and electronic smoking device use are not permitted at any time on City of Austin property, including personal vehicles parked in City of Austin parking lots. Tobacco use and electronic smoking device use are not permitted at any time, on City of Austin property, including each future acquired property or workplaces.

Regarding your Application:

• A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. The application and resume must include dates (month and year) for each job history entry. In addition, the resume information must match the information on the application.
• Please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications when responding to the supplemental questions on the application.
• Work experience listed must include month, year and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
• The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and a retirement plan.

If you are selected to interview:

• A skills assessment may be required.
• This position will have in-person interviews.
• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

Electronic Notification to Applications:

• Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs.
• Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner
• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
• When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
• This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSF ) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

90-Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on the assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.
Pay Range
$23.44 - $26.83

Hours
Monday - Friday; no weekends
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Close Date 02/28/2025 Type of Posting External Department Austin Public Health Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Grant Funded Category Professional Location RBJ Health Center, 15 Waller Street Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience in providing patient care in a public health setting.
• Knowledge of or experience in the evaluation and treatment of latent tuberculosis.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.


Use a systematic approach to provide individualized, goal-directed nursing care using data collection and focused nursing assessments. Provide general nursing care for ill, injured or convalescent and/or handicapped patients in clinics or private homes. Assist in determining the health status and needs of patients based on interpretation of health related data and preventative health practices. Assist in the formulation of goals/outcomes and plan of care in collaboration with the patient, their families and healthcare team members. Implement teaching plan for patients with common health problems and well-defined learning needs. Assist in the evaluation of the patient’s responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions. Provide direct nursing care to patients seen in the CHC setting. Participate in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources that facilitate the continuity of care. Distribute oral medications and treatments according to accepted standards of care. Accurately and completely report and document status, care rendered, response to care, provider orders, contacts with patient and/or other healthcare providers. Assist with the orientation of new staff. Participate in implementing changes that lead to improvements in the work setting. Report unsafe care environment and equipment. Participate in qualify assurance activities. Assume accountability for own nursing practice. Complete required trainings. Attend mandatory meetings.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of four steps in a systematic process which include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
• Knowledge of data collection tools and techniques of assessment of patients including interviewing
• Knowledge of basic characteristics, concepts and processes related to transmission of communicable diseases including individual risk factors and preventative health practices.
• Knowledge of common medical diagnoses, drug and other therapies and treatments
• Knowledge of verbal and non-verbal modes of communication including information technologies
• Knowledge of fundamental principles of disease prevention, health promotion/restoration
• Knowledge of factors contributing to the maintenance or restoration of health
• Knowledge of basic physiological and psychosocial (spiritual, cultural, gender, developmental level, financial) aspects of nursing interventions
• Skill in obtaining patient history using structured assessment tool
• Skill in promoting a safe, effective care environment
• Skill in using basic therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients
• Skill in recognizing critical changes in a patient’s condition and implementing emergency first aid care
• Ability to identify common actual and potential health care needs of patients
• Ability to report and document assessment data
• Ability to implement nursing interventions to promote health and rehabilitation
• Ability to administer medications and treatments and perform procedures safely
• Ability to assist healthcare team members with examinations and routinely performed procedures
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate appropriately with internal and external customers.
• Ability to follow established policies and procedures

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position are: Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, Licensed as a Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas, and must have current healthcare provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card and will be required to maintain a current certification during employment. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please provide your current TX LVN license number below and attach a copy in the documents section.
(Open Ended Question)
* What is your experience as a Nurse? Roles and Responsibilities?
(Open Ended Question)
* What is your experience in assessing, managing, and treating patients with tuberculosis?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in Public Health.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your bilingual, English/Spanish fluency level.

• Speak, read, and write in both languages fluently
• Speak English and Spanish fluently
• Speak English and some Spanish
• Fluent in English only
• None of the above

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

* Due to working in high risk areas, applicants applying for this position must comply with the departments immunization policy as a condition of employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* In the prior twelve months have you been employed by, owned any interest in, or been an officer or board member, for any business entity, including a non-profit organization, that is transacting any business with the City of Austin, including a recipient of any contracts, grants, or any funds of any kind from the City of Austin?

• Yes
• No
• Don't know

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain below.
(Open Ended Question)


Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Other Document Resume Optional Documents