LPN - 10 Month - School Health
About the role
This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
Responsibilities
- Document patient history using structured, written guidelines, policies, and forms.
- Absorb and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
- Assist patients with the completion of self-histories or self-assessment questionnaires.
- Administer medication/immunizations when an initial assessment (care planning) has been completed by the RN or standards of care and policy dictate that an initial assessment is not required.
- Make referrals and/or follow up with patients to ensure they make and keep referral appointments based on policies, procedures, and standing orders.
- Document information on the appropriate paper or electronic client record, nursing care plan, or other documents.
- Track immunizations, follows up, and enter data into North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR).
- Obtain heights, weights, vital signs, hearing and vision screening, and lab specimens when the procedure falls within LPN legal scope of practice as ordered by providers or Standing Orders.
- Absorb and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
- Absorb and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
- Absorb and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
- Absorb and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
- Absorb and apply new job-related information in a timely manner.
- Ensure that clinics are stocked and supplied with materials; sets up equipment and supplies.
- Provide educational materials and counseling on communicable disease, diet and nutrition, medication, and general health care based on teaching plan/protocol assigned by the RN.
- Respond in cases of urgent and/or emergent events that require public health interventions.
- May require valid NC or SC driver's license.
- May require the ability to obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Vehicle Operator's Permit (COP).
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of healthcare experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
- High School diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited LPN program.
- Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire.
- Maintain the certification of CPR & AED.
- Valid NC or SC driver's license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Vehicle Operator's Permit (COP).
Skills
- Managing and executing multiple tasks.
- Maintaining confidential records.
- Using computers and related software applications.
- Applying and explaining applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and/or procedures.
- Exercising judgment and discretion.
- Recognizing problems, identifying alternative solutions, and making appropriate recommendations.
- Providing customer service.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match.