Licensed Vocational Nurse

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve.  Every day, we strive to embody our core values: 

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. 

• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. 

• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. 

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. 

Why You Will Love This Role

• Meaningful work serving children in Katy, Texas
• A role where your LVN experience directly supports children's wellbeing
• A sense of purpose and impact every day

Your Mission in Action

The Medical Coordinator arranges and coordinates appropriate health services, including urgent, emergent, and preventative health services, for children in care. This includes maintaining complete, confidential medical records for children, ensuring appropriate communication of health needs to case managers and clinicians, scheduling health care appointments, coordinating transportation to health care appointments, ensuring qualified interpretation and translation services are in place, and serving as a liaison for community health care providers. This role adheres to agency policies, licensing, and regulatory standards.  

Responsibilities

• Coordinate initial medical screenings with primary care provider within ORR timeframes 
• Coordinate routine health screenings and assessments, administer prescribed medication and treatment, coordinate medical appointments, and manage nutritional needs to ensure timely and comprehensive care for each UC 
• Coordinates the administration of immunizations and TB screenings per ORR or local Health Department requirements 
• Support infection-control policies and procedures as well as conduct staff training on medication dispensing and Psychotropic medications 
• Facilitate trainings for staff, such as dispensing prescribed, over-the-counter and psychotropic medication, bloodborne pathogens, and CPR/First Aid 
• Work closely with the Program Leadership and staff to ensure UC are receiving the highest quality of care and the program is operating efficiently and effectively, and is meeting the goals and objectives of the program and the needs of the UC 
• Other duties and special projects as assigned 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Current LPN/LVN license in Texas or higher health–related qualification (e.g. licensed resisted nurse (RN) with bachelor’s degree) OR Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• One (1) year of employment in public health or a healthcare setting with demonstrated experience in care coordination, health administration, or direct clinical care 
• High School diploma or equivalent  
• Bilingual English and Spanish, (speak, read and write) 
• Must be 21 years of age or older per licensing requirements
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and relationship management skills 
• Ability to build trust with UC and internal stakeholders 
• Strong documentation, time management, organizational, and conflict resolution skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and UC information systems 

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience with pediatrics and/or adolescents 
• Associate degree in a medical or science field 

Travel

• This position may require travel as needed based on program requirements

Perks at Upbring 

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more  
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted Gym Memberships  

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• This position requires sitting and looking and using a computer for long periods of time
• Position works in a child facility and has constant exposure to children 
• Position requires frequent standing, walking and time in units/cottages which are area where children reside
• Lift, push, pull, move up to 125 lbs

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.