Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse 1

Georgia Department of Public Health; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 29,700 - 36,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Leave Package

Health Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A public health agency in Georgia is looking for a Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse to assist nurses and manage clinical duties. Responsibilities include immunizations, health screenings, and public health emergency response. Required qualifications include a vocational/technical degree in nursing, active Georgia LPN license, and CPR certification. Ideal candidates may also have Spanish language skills and public health experience. Full-time employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous leave policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of all necessary orientation and training for Public Health LPN.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations to all age patients according to established guidelines.
• Perform annual school and daycare immunization audits.
• Assist with annual scoliosis screenings.

Skills

Administering immunizations

Patient interviewing

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing

Current Georgia license as a Licensed Practical Nurse

CPR certification

Job description

Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse 1

Department: Troup County Health Department

District 4 Public Health
900 Dallis Street
Lagrange, GA 30240

Under broad supervision, provide assistance to public health nurses and county programs. Provides general direct nursing care. Care includes providing medical treatments, administering medication, and giving injections. Assigned to specific clinical duties within the scope of an LPN practice in public health and acts as lead worker over specified projects or programs.

All District 4 Public Health, County BOH 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 Distribution 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.

Responsibilities

• Administers immunizations to all age patients according to established guidelines & procedures.
• Performs annual school & daycare immunization audits.
• Completes quarterly reports.
• Assists with annual scoliosis screenings.
• Participates in health fairs and educational programs.
• Performs TB screenings and administers PPD skin test, in clinic and outreach events.
• Prepares to respond to public health emergencies and responds as directed.
• Uses computer technology to collect, store, and retrieve data.
• Participates in program planning.
• Communicates in writing, orally, and through electronic means, with proper terminology and cultural proficiency.
• Incorporates strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds (e.g., cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, gender, age, ethnic, sexual orientation, professional, religious affiliation, mental and physical capabilities).
• Adheres to the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Uses individual, team, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Trains to provide front desk duties as backup coverage.
• Assists with working up patients, including but not limited to vital signs, medical history, and medication review.
• Manages medication and vaccine inventory.

PH Licensed Practical Nurse Level 1

• Annual salary - $33,000
• Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college
• Current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• CPR certification
• Completion of all necessary orientation and training for Public Health LPN
• No experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Health Nursing experience
• Experience with screenings, immunizations, GRITS, and interviewing patients
• Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• 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)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

*District 4 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.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following:

• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Pre-employment Drug Screening
• Reference Checks & Immunizations Requirements

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 by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. Position will remain open until filled and is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

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

To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit https://www.district4health.org/