PH LPN 1-Chatham, FT or PT

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

13 Paid Holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse to support the Coastal Health District. The role involves assisting with schedules, vaccines, and patient care in a General Clinic setting. It requires an LPN license in Georgia and CPR certification, plus orientation for Public Health LPN.

Starting salary is $32,170 with eligibility for full-time or part-time up to 29 hours/week; emergency staffing may be required. Benefits are provided for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Requires Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing.
• Current Georgia LPN license to practice.
• CPR certification and orientation for Public Health LPN.

Responsibilities

• Assist Public Health Nurses and county programs under supervision.
• Schedule colposcopy/LEEP appointments and mail results/education materials.
• Administer vaccines and prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Prepare rooms and maintain sterile instruments and supplies.
• Order supplies and document client records.
• Provide education to clients, families, and community service providers.
• Deliver health care and first aid and coordinate with care teams.
• Assist with billing tasks and Medicaid applications for women's health.
• Participate in community events as needed.

Education

LPN license

CPR certification

Job description

Pay Grade: F

Who we are.

We protect lives.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Position can be full time or part-time. Part time position is up to 29 hours per week, no benefits. Part-time hourly rate-$20/hour.

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Under direct supervision, aids Public Health Nurses and county programs. Works in our General Clinic department. This role is responsible for the following: 1) assisting with scheduling colposcopy/LEEP appointments, 2) mailing results and education material, 3) administering vaccines, 4) preparing clients for, and assisting with, examinations and treatments, 5) preparing rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies for procedures, 6) ordering supplies, 7) providing education to clients, families, and community service providers, 8) delivering health care and first aid, 9) consulting and coordinating with health care team members, 10) maintaining accurate, detailed client records, 11) assisting with billing tasks, submitting women’s health Medicaid applications, 12) participating in community events on occasion, 13) performing clinical tasks such as obtaining vitals, performing pregnancy tests, and collecting blood or other specimens, and lastly executed other clinical and clerical tasks as assigne

PH LPN 1-Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college and current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse and CPR certification and completion of all necessary orientation and training for Public Health LPN. Starting Salary-$32,170

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Additional Perks
• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit https://coastalhealthdistrict.org

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
• * May be subject to pre-employment drug screen
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
• *Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
• The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
• If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.