Public Health Nurse - LPN

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited LPN program. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a combination of education, experience, and training which provides required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job; experience in clinical setting preferred

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Maintain valid driver’s license and remain insurable under Employer’s vehicle insurance policy. Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse, licensed in the State of Ohio; BLS certification. Ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team. Strong clinical skills and knowledge of medical procedures.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED (examples and not intended to be all-inclusive):

Modern office equipment; computer software (for example, Microsoft Office); medical screening equipment such as sphygmomanometer (BP cuff), stethoscope

JOB DUTIES

Essential Functions

· Assist with planning and coordination of services to be delivered as part of the Lawrence County Health Department’s nursing programs

· Under supervision of the primary care provider, provide patient care in clinics as assigned, including

o Take vital signs, review medical history, basic physical assessment, document patient observations and concerns

o Assist provider during examinations and minor procedures

o Following proper protocols, prepare and administer medications as prescribed by the physician

o Collect and label specimens, send to laboratory

o Accurately record patient data in electronic medical records

o Provide education to patients

· Administer immunizations to adults and children based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)and enter required data in ImpactSIIS

· Perform and/or read TB skin tests

· Assist with disease investigation, contact tracing, and data entry in the Ohio Disease Reporting System (ODRS)

· Attend related meetings and conferences

· Assist in meeting grant deliverables for existing grants as assigned by the Project Director(s)

· Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

· Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance

Other Duties and Responsibilities

· Answer phone calls, interact with community as needed

· Other related duties as assigned

Work Environment

· Work inside and (possibly) outside, if there are outside events

· Mostly sedentary work, light work

· May move around or stand on foot for long periods of time in order to accomplish job requirements

· Will be in contact with patients and blood-borne pathogens

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS:

Knowledge of: nursing; public health; community resources and services; interviewing; clinical testing

Skill in: data entry, computer operation, office equipment, some medical equipment; proficient in basic nursing skills (vital signs, injections, medications)

Ability to: maintain records according to established procedures; develop and maintain effective working relationships

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

The Lawrence County Health Department (LCHD) is committed to monitoring community health status, identifying and addressing public health threats, enforcing laws that protect the public health, and providing services to prevent and control diseases. As such, all Lawrence County Health Department employees are expected to meet specified competencies in the following areas:

· : Ensure the health and safety of our community within my abilities and resources and treat our diverse customers with thoughtful listening and respect.

· : Know the scope of programs at LCHD and maintain the public’s trust through credible information, quality programming and services, and fiscal integrity.

· : Contribute to the advancement of the scientific base of public health and use credible science as the foundation of our policies and procedures.

· : Treat all clients, community partners, and co-workers with fairness and equity and deliver services free of bias or prejudice.

· : Establish and maintain organizational capacity and resources to support continuous quality improvement.

· : Follow all safety rules, proactively work to prevent accidents, and encourage the use of sound judgment in order to comply with departmental and city occupational safety regulations.

· : Promptly identify and respond to public health threats and priorities which may involve working outside of day-to-day tasks.

· Communicate in a respectful manner both written and orally, in person, and through electronic means, with linguistic and cultural proficiency.

Lawrence County Health Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Clinic

Ability to Commute:

• Ironton, OH 45638 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ironton, OH 45638: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16