PH LPN 1-Chatham, FT or PT

Job Title

Georgia Department of Public Health Position

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.

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, aids Public Health Nurses and county programs. Works in our General Clinic department. This role is responsible for the following: assisting with scheduling colposcopy/LEEP appointments, mailing results and education material, administering vaccines, preparing clients for, and assisting with, examinations and treatments, preparing rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies for procedures, ordering supplies, providing education to clients, families, and community service providers, delivering health care and first aid, consulting and coordinating with health care team members, maintaining accurate, detailed client records, assisting with billing tasks, submitting women's health Medicaid applications, participating in community events on occasion, 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 assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Information

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit 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 - 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.