Licenses Practical Nurse II

Duplin County Government; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Duplin County Government is seeking a clinical support professional to document vital signs in the EHR, interview patients, and assist clinicians.

Responsibilities include administering immunizations, maintaining infection control, and scheduling follow-ups in a busy health department clinic.

Qualifications

• Experience documenting vital signs and assessments in EHR.
• Ability to interview patients and document medical histories in EHR.
• Knowledge of infection control and PPE usage.
• Willingness to perform routine clinical tasks per protocol.

Responsibilities

• Document vital signs and measurements in the electronic medical record.
• Interview patients and document history and exam components.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist clinicians.
• Administer immunizations per standing orders and document.
• Follow infection control policies and PPE usage.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain room and supplies; restock as needed.

Skills

EHR documentation

Clinical interviewing

Infection control PPE

Patient education

Job description

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This list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

98% Clinical

• Obtains and documents in electronic medical record (EHR): patient’s vital signs, height, weight, and completes hearing and vision.
• Interviews patients and documents completely in EHR: history of present illness, medical, family and social history, completes family planning exam components and maternal health follow-up visits, well child checks and treatments, primary care, tuberculosis and STD work-up for medical provider per program protocol.
• Documents lab tests ordered by medical provider or by program standing order in EHR, labels specimens appropriately, and transports to the lab using appropriate PPE.
• Administers required screening tests such as ASQ, PHQ, parent pre-visit questionnaire, M-Chat, along with reviewing forms to ensure it is completed by the patient/parent/ guardian.
• Prepares the client for an exam by the provider, providing appropriate gowns and instructions to the client.
• Assists medical provider or RN with exams as requested.
• Maintains adherence to infection control policy by using appropriate PPE.
• Contacts patients and provides test result information with appropriate documentation in person or by phone as directed by a medical provider or RN.
• Follow-up on the plan of care developed by a medical provider or RN, discussing treatment options and assisting with scheduling of necessary follow-up appointments.
• Responds to telephone inquiries by answering questions and makes appropriate referrals to a medical provider or RN.
• Administers immunizations for children and adults per standing orders and documents in EHR and NCIR.
• Cleans the room after each use per protocol in preparation for the next patient. Properly cleans and stores equipment per protocol.
• Stocks rooms with appropriate supplies prior to the start of clinic day, changes needle box when at fill line, and monitors availability of gloves.
• Follows up on assigned clients' missed appointments, providing a rescheduled visit, and/or documentation in EHR on status.
• Provides education per plan of care developed by a medical provider or RN.
• Participates as part of the in-house audit team, viewing medical records as assigned.
• Assist Communicable Disease/Tuberculous nurse as assigned, in contact investigations.

Financial and Budgeting Responsibility

Not Applicable

Marginal Functions

While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members

2% Other Duties

• Participates in mandated staff meetings.
• Attends workshops deemed appropriate by the supervisor.
• Participates in shelter duty and other activities relating to the Department’s emergency response plan and other disaster relief efforts.
• Serves as a team member during outreach projects such as flu vaccine season and disease outbreaks.

Performs any other duties and responsibilities as directed.

Qualifications

Special Requirements

All employees should possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.All employees may be requested to perform other duties as assigned.All employees may be required to assist county operations during a State of Emergency, disaster or other county event.

Category Health Department Status Open Non-Exempt Salary Grade: 59 $18.6735 - $28.0103 Hourly | $38,840.88 - $58,261.32 Annually Posted July 20, 2026 2:38 PM Closing Open Until Filled