LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
About the role
This position provides assistance to public health nurses and county programs. It involves providing general direct nursing care, including medical treatments, administering medication, and giving injections. The position is under broad supervision and involves leading workers on specified projects or programs.
Responsibilities
- Adheres to the organization’s policies and procedures
- Administers immunizations to all age patients according to established guidelines & procedures
- Completes annual 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
- Delivers lab submissions
- Communicates in writing, orally, and through electronic means, with proper terminology and cultural proficiency
- Incorporates strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds
- Uses individual, team, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development
- Cross trains to provide supportive 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
- Performs other assigned duties
Job Requirements
- Currently licensed as a practical nurse with the State of Tennessee
- Or holds a privilege to practice in the State of Tennessee under the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC)
- A valid motor vehicle operator license
Physical Demands
- Frequent sitting, reaching, and manipulating objects, tools, and controls
- Mobility required
- Moves materials weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Manual dexterity and coordination required over 50% of the work period while operating medical and office equipment
- Requires hearing, mental acuity, speaking, and visual acuity
Work Environment
Most work is performed in a well-lighted, modern public health care setting with centrally controlled heating and air conditioning. Some work is performed in private homes and/or at public health mobile sites throughout the County.
Company Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, optional USAble
- Paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation
- EAP, retirement planning, pension, employee clinic, employee discounts
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.