Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Henry County Health Department

District 4 Public Health

135 Henry Parkway

McDonough, GA 30253

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.

• Administer immunizations to all age patients according to 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.

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 AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND CPR certification.

PH Licensed Practical Nurse Level 3 - (Annual salary - $38,926.79)

Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college AND Four years of LPN public health experience AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND CPR certification.

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

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Additional Perks:

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

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.