Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse

Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse (Based On Qualifications/Experience)

Posted Date:
July 17, 2026 | Closing Date:
July 27, 2026

Position Type: 1 Full-Time Position

Location:

Ellenton Health Clinic, Ellenton, Georgia

Paygrade/Salary: F-$38,897.56, G-$42,703.38

Job Code(s): HCT
110, HCT
111

Benefits: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 weeks Annual Leave & 3 weeks Sick Leave earned in first year, a defined benefit retirement plan plus employer‑matched 401(k) plan, Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long‑Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability, and Spending Accounts).

• Provide outstanding customer service
• Maintain HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security
• Provide nursing services in a clinic setting and in the community
• Obtain health histories, vital signs, weight, and height
• Perform venipuncture and collection of other lab specimens as ordered by providers (e.g., urinalysis, pregnancy test, glucose, hemoglobin)
• Deliver culturally competent care in farm worker and Latino healthcare services
• Administer immunizations
• Provide appropriate health and nutrition education
• Physical Requirement: occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs.
• Respond to Public Health Emergencies

Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college and current Georgia license to practice as an LPN and CPR certification. Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. (Please mail or bring a copy of the College Transcript or Diploma to the interview—must have official transcript prior to start date).

• Experience with Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions (GRITS)
• Experience in planning and organizing projects
• Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health
• Experience working with electronic medical records
• Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English)

A State Merit Application for Employment must be received by the office no later than the deadline. Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment (points less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency).

Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.