Licensed Vocational Nurse - Grant Funded - HHS Clinical Health Services -

Current Fort Bend County Employees (excluding election workers)

• Please click here to apply through the internal Workday Jobs Hub. If you cannot access the Jobs Hub, please contact Human Resources. Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home. Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation. The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all. Live Here! Work Here! Provides disease prevention measures to residents of Fort Bend County, such as immunizations, perinatal hepatitis B prevention, epidemiologic investigations, tuberculosis testing, and directly observed therapy (DOT). Monitors inventory and orders medications and supplies on a monthly basis or as needed. Transports medications and equipment as needed. Maintains records to document activities. Provides counseling to public regarding the prevention of disease. Conducts home visits to assess patients and to provide services such as administering medications as indicated. Collects fees and makes change; Held financially accountable for cash collected. Assists and/or instructs other employees with their duties. Recruit, train and provide support for doctor offices. Verify grant specifications are met. May be asked to participate in community outreach events. Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.
• MINIMUM
• JOB
• REQUIREMENTS: High School/GED and 1-year technical school. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) by the Texas Board of Nursing. 2 years of job related work experience as LVN. Valid Texas Driver's License. This position rotates between Missouri City, Rosenberg and Katy locations; Must provide own transportation and proof of insurance. First Aide/CPR certification & Defensive Driving training must be completed within one year of hire date. Ability to complete assigned projects in a timely manner. Good verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials. May be required to work after hours and on weekends due to community needs.
• Starting
• SALARY
• RANGE: $20.50 - $25.63 hourly based on qualifications
• CLOSING
• DATE: Upon filling position #LI-JL1 All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits. Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal and local laws, unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification. For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation. Fort Bend is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.