PH Licensed Practical Nurse

Description

Pay Grade: F

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a 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 yourself.

This position provides direct patient care and clinical support across a variety of public health programs at the Clarke County Health Department Main location and East Athens Clinic location. The LPN works collaboratively with providers, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while promoting health and disease prevention throughout the community.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with the Northeast Health District, you will join a dedicated team of public health professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of Georgia's communities. You will provide compassionate, high-quality patient care while supporting disease prevention, health promotion, and access to essential public health services.

• Provide direct patient care, including administering medications, immunizations, and health screenings under the direction of a Registered Nurse or healthcare provider.
• Educate patients on immunizations, preventive health practices, medications, and follow-up care to support informed healthcare decisions.
• Assist with patient referrals to healthcare providers and community resources to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform laboratory testing, collect specimens, and assist with minor clinical procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist with challenging blood draws and support other clinical staff as needed to ensure efficient patient care.
• Monitor vaccine storage units by documenting refrigerator and freezer temperatures and assist with vaccine inventory and immunization quality assurance activities as assigned.
• Support the orientation and training of new clinical staff as assigned.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in the electronic health record.
• Maintain medical supplies, ensure equipment is properly sterilized, and complete required autoclave spore testing as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support public health emergency response activities as needed.

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.

• One year of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in public health, primary care, family planning, immunizations, or women’s health.
• Experience in performing phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Experience using an electronic health record. (EHR)

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• State retirement and savings plans
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

• Physical activity breaks
• Worksite wellness…