Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care, clinical support, care coordination, and patient education services within a nonprofit outpatient clinic specializing in LGBTQ+ primary care, HIV specialty care, Ryan White Program services, sexual health, STI prevention and treatment, PrEP/PEP services, and gender-affirming care. As a member of a multidisciplinary care team, the LVN supports the clinic's goal to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities among LGBTQ+ individuals, people living with HIV, and other medically underserved populations. The LVN delivers culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and patient-centered care while supporting Ryan White Program standards related to linkage to care, retention in care, treatment adherence, and viral suppression.
Duties & Responsibilities
Direct Patient Care:- Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, and treatment.
- Obtain and document vital signs, chief complaints, health histories, medication reconciliations, and screenings.
- Assist providers during examinations, procedures, and treatments.
- Administer medications, immunizations, injections, and treatments as ordered by licensed providers and within LVN scope of practice.
- Perform phlebotomy, specimen collection, laboratory preparation, point-of-care testing, and EKGs as required.
- Provide wound care and other nursing interventions within scope of practice.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions and changes in condition and report findings to providers.
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).HIV Specialty Care and Ryan White Services
- Support comprehensive HIV medical care for people living with HIV.Assist providers in monitoring antiretroviral therapy (ART), laboratory testing, and treatment outcomes.
- Educate patients regarding HIV disease management, medication adherence, laboratory monitoring, viral suppression, and disease prevention.
- Support rapid antiretroviral therapy initiation and same-day treatment protocols when appropriate.
- Conduct patient outreach and follow-up regarding laboratory results, medication refills, missed appointments, and treatment adherence concerns.
- Assist with HIV-related laboratory monitoring including viral load and CD4 testing schedules.
- Reinforce provider treatment plans and medication instructions.
- Support newly diagnosed patients through linkage-to-care processes.
- Participate in interventions designed to improve retention in care and viral suppression.
LGBTQ+ Affirming and Gender-Affirming Care:
Provide culturally competent and affirming healthcare services to LGBTQ+ patients.
Consistently utilize patient-selected names, pronouns, and gender identities in all interactions and documentation.
Support gender-affirming care services through patient education, laboratory coordination, medication administration, and follow-up activities.
Create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and nonjudgmental care environment.
Demonstrate cultural humility and sensitivity when interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Administrative Responsibilities:
Process prescription refill requests according to clinic protocols.
Assist with referrals, prior authorizations, laboratory coordination, and specialty appointment scheduling.
Manage provider messages and clinical communications as assigned.
Maintain accurate records and complete documentation within established timeframes.
Attend required staff meetings, trainings, continuing education programs, and quality management activities.
Quality Improvement & Compliance:
Participate in quality improvement initiatives focused on HIV viral suppression, retention in care, PrEP persistence and adherence, preventive health measures, patient engagement, and health equity outcomes. Ensure culturally competent care delivery aligned with LGBTQ+ health best practices.
Qualifications & Skills:- Current and unrestricted State of Texas LVN license.
- Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience utilizing electronic health record systems.
- Knowledge of clinical workflows, medical terminology, infection prevention, and patient education principles.
- Passion for health equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with community health centers, FQHCs, nonprofit healthcare settings, or public health organizations.
Experience in HIV specialty care, sexual health, PrEP, PEP, or STI services.
Experience serving LGBTQ+ communities.
Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems (e.g., eClinicalWorks).Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
Benefits:- Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Affordable health insurance
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance & AD&DEmployee assistance program
- Generous paid time off and holidays
Schedule: Regular schedule Monday to Friday 8AM - 4:30PM
Location: One location, In person Off-site, if required
