Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse 1, 2, or 3

Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse 1, 2, or 3 Carroll County Health Department District 4 Public Health 1004 Newnan Road, Carrollton, GA 30116 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 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. 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. Qualifications 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. PH Licensed Practical Nurse Level 2 Annual salary: $35,800 Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college Two years of LPN public health experience Current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse CPR certification OR one year of experience required at the lower-level PH LPN 1 (HCT110) or position equivalent. PH Licensed Practical Nurse Level 3 Annual salary: $38,926.79 Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college Four years of LPN public health experience Current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse CPR certification OR one year of experience required at the lower-level PH LPN 2 (HCT111) or position equivalent. Preferred Qualifications Public Nursing 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 Additional Perks A supportive and rewarding work environment Physical Activity Breaks Worksite Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Background Checks and Screening Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Pre-employment Drug Screening Reference Checks & Immunizations Requirements Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)