Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse 1 or 2

Description

Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse 1 or 2District 4 Public Health 301 Main Street LaGrange, GA 30240
Under broad supervision, provide assistance to public health clinics throughout the 12 counties within District 4 Public Health.  Assigned to specific clinical duties within the scope of LPN practice in public health. Act as a 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 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer immunizations to all age patients according established guidelines & procedures.
• Perform annual school & daycare immunization audits.
• Complete quarterly reports. 
• Assist with annual scoliosis screenings.
• Participate in health fairs and educational programs.
• Perform TB screenings and administer 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 form 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. 

Minimum Qualifications

PH Licensed Practical Nurse Level 1 - (Annual salary - $33,000)
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. No experience required.

PH Licensed Practical Nurse Level 2 - (Annual salary - $35,800)
Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college AND Two years of LPN public health experience ANDcurrent Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND CPR certification.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Public Health 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

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

Additional Perks:

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

To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit - https://www.district4health.org/
 
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. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
 *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/FingerprintingPre-employment Drug ScreeningReference Checks & Immunizations Required