Licensed Practical Nurse II - Child Health Immunizations

Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to administer immunizations to children 0-18 years of age and tracking immunization compliance for Craven County children. 

Essential Functions

50% Immunization Administration and Follow Up

•  Administers age appropriate immunizations according to local and state guidelines.
• Counsels parents / guardians on benefits and side effects of immunizations according to state and local guidelines.
• Assists with delinquent follow up.
• Documents care provided according to local protocol.
• Compiles immunization reports.
• Order vaccines as needed 

45% Assist in the Child Health Primary Care Clinic

• In the absence of the Child Health LPN II, return needed phone calls to patients, pharmacies.
• Review records prior to health care provider’s exam for other health care needs, ie: immunizations, well exam needs, delinquent follow-up needs.
• Assist with any procedures that need to be done in the clinic setting.  
• Assist in keeping an even flow of patients to the clinic area to prevent bottlenecks.
• Responsible for maintaining clinic emergency cart/O2/isolation room log on a monthly rotation with other clinic nurses. 

4% Outreach

•  Performs immunization tracking in private physician’s offices that receive state-supplied vaccines.
• Works in health fairs and schools administering immunizations when needed. 

1% Other Duties

• In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed, including acting as a health professional in a shelter.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by Supervisor and/or Management.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education and one year of practical nurse experience, which includes advanced or in-service training in the area to which assigned; or graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education including a pharmacology course, or completion of an approved pharmacology course upon graduation which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for administration of medications required by the work setting; or an equivalent combination or education and experience.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of nursing practice and theory.  Must be able to lift and hold patients as needed.

Apply online:  https://www.cravencountync.gov/