Vocational Nurse for Women, Infants, and Children Program

1 week ago

Texarkana, Texas, United States City of Texarkana, TX Full time
Salary: $34, $35,443.20 Annually

Location: Health Dept.-Texarkana, TX

Job Type: Licensed Vocational Nurse - WIC

Job Number: 00509

Department: Health Department

Division: WIC

GENERAL PURPOSE

The role involves executing technical responsibilities and supporting various tasks related to the certification of participants in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This includes conducting nutrition education sessions and providing personalized counseling to WIC participants.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Operates under the general oversight of the Health Department Supervisor/WIC Director.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

No supervisory responsibilities.

SCHEDULE INFORMATION
  • Monday through Thursday
  • 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a 1-hour lunch break
  • No mandatory overtime
  • No night shifts, weekends, or rotating shifts
  • 13 paid holidays annually
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Measure the height, length, and weight of women, infants, and children.

- Perform blood draws via finger puncture and conduct hemoglobin assessments using a digital hemoglobinometer.

- Collaborate with the WIC Program Coordinator to implement nutrition education initiatives.

- Interview participants or their relatives to gather relevant health histories and dietary information.

- Leverage community partnerships to enhance public awareness of the WIC Program.

- Identify the necessity for appropriate immunizations.

- Ensure proper maintenance of freezer and refrigerator temperatures.

- Advocate for and provide counseling on the advantages of breastfeeding.

- Engage in outreach efforts and mobile health clinics.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

- Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Health Department Supervisor/WIC Director.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

(a) High school diploma or GED equivalent.

(b) Valid license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas.

(c) Preferred two (2) years of full-time paid experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

(a) Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and the public, including individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

(b) Proficiency in operating relevant tools and equipment.

(c) Effective oral and written communication skills.

(d) Capability to manage stressful situations.

(e) Skill in accurately evaluating information and applying interpretations of regulations at various levels.

(f) Understanding of public health principles and office operations.

(g) Ability to organize, plan, and execute program functions; gather and assess medical data; educate and promote good health practices.

(h) Competence in observing patients' physical conditions to identify signs of abnormalities.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, phone, copier, fax machine, digital hemoglobinometer, and various medical instruments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

While executing the duties of this role, the employee frequently uses hands to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reaches with hands and arms. Occasionally, the employee may need to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. The employee is also required to walk, sit, talk, or hear.

Specific vision abilities required for this role include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The noise level in the work environment varies based on the number of individuals present.

The City of Texarkana, Texas offers three weeks of paid vacation and three weeks of paid sick leave annually, along with 13 paid holidays each year.

Retirement benefits are provided through the Texas Municipal Retirement System, with the City contributing at a rate of 2 to 1 and the employee contributing 7% of each paycheck to TMRS. Employees become vested after five years and may retire after either twenty years of service at any age or at age 60, provided they are vested.

Retirement benefits for the Fire Department are managed through the Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund, with eligibility for retirement after twenty years of service.

A voluntary 457 deferred compensation program through MissionSquare is also available to all City employees.

The City of Texarkana, Texas provides health, dental, and vision insurance to its employees at a minimal cost. Life insurance equal to one times the annual salary is offered at no cost to the employee, with supplemental life and dependent life insurance available at the employee's expense. Insurance coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following thirty days of employment.

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