Public Health LVN III - Senior Nurse, Immunizations

Department of State Health Services; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of State Health Services in Temple, Texas is seeking a Public Health LVN III to provide advanced nursing care within comprehensive public health services. You will support disease intervention, immunizations, and population-based health activities under RN supervision, maintaining confidentiality and quality patient care.

Responsibilities include data entry for clinic services, after-hours call criteria, and collaboration with regional teams to support community health goals.

Responsibilities

• 1) Provides advanced (senior-level) vocational nursing in comprehensive public health services, including direct patient care and population-focused activities.
• 2) Works under the supervision of a registered nurse with some independent judgement and adherence to confidentiality.
• 3) Performs public health nursing functions such as disease intervention and immunizations as part of county/program responsibilities.
• 4) Uses clinic data entry systems for patient documentation, inventory, and ordering; may be called out after hours for vaccine-related needs.
• 5) Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Department of State Health Services in Temple, Texas is seeking a Public Health LVN III to provide advanced nursing care within comprehensive public health services. You will support disease intervention, immunizations, and population-based health activities under RN supervision, maintaining confidentiality and quality patient care.

Responsibilities include data entry for clinic services, after-hours call criteria, and collaboration with regional teams to support community health goals.