Location: Houston, AL
States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
This is a grant-funded position Position Overview: Under the supervision of the Refugee Program Nurse Coordinator, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Navigator will provide safe, compassionate nursing care as a member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member
of the health care team. The Licensed Vocational Nurse with a focus on patient safety, is required to function within the parameters of the legal scope of practice of a LVN, and in accordance with the federal, state and local laws; rules and regulations; and policies, procedures and guidelines of HCPH.
Duties & Responsibilities: Serves as a liaison for the newly arrived refugees between HCPH Refugee Health Screening program and the Local Resettlement Agencies and/or service providers, social services, and other healthcare providers Provide and explain laboratory results to patients and their families, and supplies individualized health education and counseling in a patient-centered manner.
May be called upon to present group health education sessions when indicated.
Assist with control of patient flow through the facility during clinic visits, including discharging patients from the clinic following the medical providers' care plan and provides appropriate patient education. Monitors, tracks, schedule and follows up on abnormal test results/findings/missed appointments by telephone, postal correspondence, or home visits Ensures transportation and translation services are provided for the patients at their appointment Assists with patient screening (i. e. drawing blood, testing urine, taking/recording vital signs, heights and weights, vision and hearing backssment)Administers/dispenses prescribed medication according to shop D regulations Give age-appropriate immunizations, stay up to date with all CDC vaccine schedule changes, and assists the nursing team with providing CDC recommended vaccinations at all times and serves as a vaccination coordinator alternate for the Vaccine for Children's (VFC) Program with the Texas Department of Health Services (DSHS)Assist in performing data entry and electronic data processing by using the program EMR, Microsoft Excel, and any other related software.
Other duties as assigned. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-xyz X or email position is subject to a criminal history check.
Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements Education Associates Degree or Diploma in Nursing Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an LVN in a public health or community health setting, or related field Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as an LVN in the State of Texas by the Texas Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook) and navigating EMRinteractioncellent communication skills (verbal & written)Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and foster teamwork in a diverse environment Knowledge of current CDC recommendations for immunization Ability to draw conclusions from data, such as lab tests, to record this information accurately in patient's record, and to notify the RN Coordinator or medical providers when deviations occur.
Experience handling complex patient load Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions, ability to file and retrieve electronic records accurately and the ability to provide timely responses to information requests.
Core Competencies: Organizational Leadership Understands the organizational mission Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others Collaboration Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs Innovation Ability to adapt to change Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses Uses sound judgment Self-motivated Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity Communication Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application.
You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY the information stated on the application will be used for consideration. General Information Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: Full-Time Grant-funded Monday - Friday 8:00 a. m. - 5:00 p. m. Must be willing to flex work hours when required, including weekends. Able to travel within Harris County as needed. Work Environment: This job operates in a clinical office environment This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands: This role requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds and bending & standing for periods at a time. Work Location: Community Health & Wellness: Refugee Clinic7447 Harwin Dr, Suite 180 Houston, TX 77036Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_houston-c423881/licensed-vocational-nurse-navigator-refugee-clinic-houston_i1955391920
for backssing, planning, implementing direct clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is delegated. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
Job Responsibilities -Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice -Effective interpersonal and communication skills -Ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing Education Required: Graduated from state approved school of
nursing or an accredited school Preferred: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelor's or Master's degree) Certifications Required: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.
CPR #LI-AB3 230505xyz X Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, interaction (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_jasper-c424319/rn-emergency-room-ft-nights-jasper_i1961627238
clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is delegated. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
Job Responsibilities -Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice -Effective interpersonal and communication skills -Ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing Education Required: Graduated from state approved school of nursing or an accredited school Preferred:
Academic degree in nursing (Bachelor's or Master's degree) Certifications Required: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.
CPR #LI-AB3 230505xyz X Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, interaction (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_jasper-c424319/rn-emergency-room-prn-rotating-jasper_i1961627062
for backssing, planning, implementing direct clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is delegated. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.
Job Responsibilities -Active and current registered nurse license in the state of residence/practice -Effective interpersonal and communication skills -Ability to serve as role model and advocate for the professional discipline of nursing Education Required: Graduated from state approved school of
nursing or an accredited school Preferred: Academic degree in nursing (Bachelor's or Master's degree) Certifications Required: Must be currently licensed, certified or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy.
CPR #LI-AB2 230505xyz X Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, interaction (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. For more details: jobs-search. org/legal_jasper-c424319/rn-gi-lab-endoscopy-ft-days-jasper_i1961627236
reporting, goal setting, survey administration, etc. in conjunction with Nursing and Patient Care leadership. This role is also responsible for facilitating collaborative working relationships with partners across the system who each have a role in organizational engagement, retention strategy and program administration (Nursing Professional Development, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, HR Analytics, Performance Management, Marketing, etc.
). Think you've got what it takes? Responsibilities Develops and implements strategic initiatives, programs, and processes for engaging and retaining diverse nursing & patient care talent Collaborates with system and nursing leadership to review
retention data, develop targeted action plans for identified practice settings, leaders, and patient care talent Fosters relationships and communications with nursing and patient care talent to enable problem identification and resolution, career counseling, alternative solutions to voluntary termination, and development of employee success profile Initiates and maintains relationships with School of Nursing programs/affiliations and conducts onsite and/or virtual visits Designs and deploys campaigns in marketing platforms in collaboration with HR communications Establishes and maintains robust reporting models to track retention and engagement metrics, root cause analysis and trends Collaborates
with HR and hiring leaders to implement workforce strategies which include internal and external benchmarking to further identify drivers around nursing recruitment and retention strategies Identifies opportunities to increase participation and involvement of Human Resources team members and self by promoting team and departmental initiatives as evidenced by verbal, written and behavioral input at team/department meetings or committees and as observed by the management team Actively participates in task forces, committees, and represents senior leadership or any of their areas of responsibility on multidisciplinary teams Qualifications Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children's, unless approved for a medical or religious exemption Bachelor's degree required Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or other related healthcare, business, or science field preferred A master's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, Nursing, or other related healthcare, business or science field may substitute for two years of relevant work experience Company Profile Since 1954, Texas Children's has been leading the charge in patient care, education and research to accelerate health care for children and women around the world.
When you love what you do, it truly shows in the smiles of our patient families, employees and our numerous accolades such as being consistently ranked as the best children's hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation by U. S. News & World Report as well as recognition from Houston Business Journal as one of this city's Best Places to Work for ten consecutive years. Texas Children's comprehensive health care network includes our primary hospital in the Texas Medical Center with expertise in over 40 pediatric subspecialties; the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI); the Feigin Center for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston.
We have also created the nation's first HMO for children, established the largest pediatric primary care network in the country and a global health program that is channeling care to children and women all over the world.
Texas Children's Hospital is also academically affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine, one of the largest, most diverse and successful pediatric programs in the nation. To join our community of 14,000 dedicated team members, visit texaschildrenspeople. org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at infinitepassion. org. At Texas Children's Hospital, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of our values and mission for all of our patients and families that we serve.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment for all faculty, staff and learners throughout our organization. We believe that each member of our one amazing team provides enrichment that allows us to create a lasting legacy for future employees of this great organization. Texas Children's is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
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