Licensed Vocational Nurse I
Galveston County Health District
Summary
Join the team at Coastal Health & Wellness as a Licensed Vocational Nurse I (LVN)! Provide compassionate, customer-focused nursing care while working alongside providers and other clinical team members to serve patients of all ages. From patient assessments and triage to medication administration, procedures, and patient education, you'll play an important role in delivering quality care to the residents of Galveston County.
Job description
What You'll Do
- Provide direct and indirect nursing care to patients of all ages
- Perform nursing assessments and triage activities under supervision
- Assist providers and Medical Assistants with patient care, exams, and procedures
- Prepare patients for exams and perform and document appropriate screenings
- Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments according to provider orders and standing delegation orders
- Accurately document nursing assessments, patient education, follow-up, and treatment plans in the electronic health record (EHR)
- Perform approved point-of-care testing (POCT) and document results
- Review immunization records and reconcile vaccination history
- Perform Nurse Only visits and wound care
- Triage and process patient calls, messages, tasks, and other communications
- Assist with medication refills, prior authorizations, and patient forms
- Monitor medication, vaccine, and clinical supply inventories
- Follow infection control procedures and properly dispose of biohazard waste
- Respond to emergency codes and high-priority lab results
- Educate and support patients and families based on their individual needs
- Support clinic operations and perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Current license to practice as an LVN in the State of Texas
- New grads encouraged to apply! 0–2 years of clinical experience
- Current CPR certification
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Knowledge of ambulatory nursing practices and procedures, adult and child learning principles, and community resources
- Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Valid Texas driver's license (or ability to readily obtain) and reliable transportation
- Must comply with GCHD immunization policy and ICS training requirements
- Must pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- Current license to practice as an LVN in the State of Texas
- 0–2 years of clinical experience
- Current CPR certification
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
- Knowledge of ambulatory nursing practices and procedures
- Knowledge of adult and child learning principles
- Knowledge of community resources
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Valid Texas driver's license (or ability to readily obtain) and reliable transportation
- Must comply with GCHD immunization policy and ICS training requirements
- Must pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
Benefits
- Retirement package
- Medical insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Free parking
Company overview
The Galveston County Health District is a government public health agency serving Galveston County, Texas. As a local health department, it plays a crucial role in protecting and improving community health through various public health programs and services. The agency focuses on disease prevention, health promotion, and ensuring access to essential health services for county residents. Key responsibilities include communicable disease control, environmental health inspections, vital records administration, emergency preparedness, and health education initiatives. The district collaborates with state health authorities, healthcare providers, and community organizations to address public health challenges specific to the coastal region. It operates clinics providing immunizations, tuberculosis testing, and other preventive services while monitoring health trends and responding to public health emergencies. The Galveston County Health District serves as a vital resource for health information and works to reduce health disparities through targeted interventions and community partnerships.