Summary

Why are Nurses coming to Tarrant County Public Health?

Day shift work schedules - Monday through Friday

Great benefits, including 13 holidays (see link above)

CEU's and more educational opportunities

The opportunity to make a difference in our community

Minimal travel required

The chance to work maternal and child health issues throughout the community

The opportunity to address a variety of chronic disease issues

Benefits

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays

For More Information, Please Click On The Link Below

http://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/human-resources/employee-benefits.html

The LVN Nurse I, perform technical nursing functions including immunizations, phlebotomy, and reporting.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Collects lab specimens
Administers immunizations
Gathers information and completes reports
Stocks supplies and handles biological materials
Provides information, education, and referrals to the general public
Performs all other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

NOTE: ALL APPLICATION INFORMATION (INCLUDING LICENSURE, EDUCATION, WORK HISTORY, REFERENCES, AND RESPONSES TO EACH SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTION) MUST BE COMPLETED OR YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

TO APPLY, must have a High School diploma or GED or higher education.

TO APPLY, must have completed an accredited LVN program resulting in licensure.

TO APPLY, must have Two (2) full-time years of work experience in health care or a related field.

TO APPLY, must have a Current Texas or multistate compact (including Texas) LVN license. MUST PROVIDE LICENSING AGENCY AND LICENSE NUMBER IN "CERTIFICATES AND LICENSING" SECTION OF THE APPLICATION OR BE DISQUALIFIED.

TO APPLY, must have Texas LVN license required within ninety (90) days of hire.

TO APPLY, must have a valid driver license and current automobile liability insurance. Note: A Texas driver license is required to hold the position.

Strong customer service, organization, and keyboarding skills with basic computer knowledge are necessary.

If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at New Hire Processing or during the promotional process.

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications in the past seven years and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually.

Physical Demands And Work Environment & Other Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, climb stairs, grasp/squeeze, use hand tools, hear, keyboard, kneel, lift below the waist, lift between waist and shoulder, lift overhead, lift to the side/twist, tolerate noise, pull, push, reach, reach overhead, perform repetitive tasks, see color, see far and near, sit, squat, stand, stoop, talk, twist, use his/her hands, drive a vehicle, walk, and work alone and with others. Exposure to active infectious diseases and body fluids, possible needle sticks, and restraining of children. The incumbent must be able to travel to alternate clinics or events as scheduled.

Tarrant County offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. These programs include group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); life and long- term disability insurance; and flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements. The County also provides retirement benefits. Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS), and employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation). In addition to these "basic employee benefits" and retirement services, employees benefit from a variety of other programs including 13 paid holidays, a Wellness Program, and more.

Note: These benefits are for Tarrant County employees only. For benefit information regarding Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) employees, please contact Patrice Harrison at (817) 884-1227.

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED or higher education?

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Have you completed an accredited LVN program resulting in licensure?

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Do you have Two (2) full-time years of work experience in health care or a related field?

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Do you possess a current LVN license? *Applicants must include all required license or certification information in the “Licenses and Certifications” section of the application. *

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Do you have a valid driver license and current automobile liability insurance?

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Please describe your previous experience while working in an immunization clinic. Provide details.

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Do you have experience in verifying insurance coverage for clients? Please provide details and explain your process.

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Are you comfortable with handling cash transactions at work?

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What approach do you take in communicating with people at work? What is your customer service philosophy, both internal and external?

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Why do you want this position in Tarrant County Public Health?

Required Question

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