PH Licensed Practical Nurse 1 or 2
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
As a PH LPN within the Cherokee County Department of Public Health at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting the lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Location: Cherokee County Health Department in Canton, GA.
Requirements
Under direct supervision, provides assistance to public health nurses and county programs. Provides care which includes providing medical treatments, administering medication and giving injections. This position will be assigned to specific clinical duties within the scope of an LPN practice in public health.
- Processes patient medical intake for programs including but not limited to Family Planning, Women's Health, Breast & Cervical, STD, TB, Immunizations, Children's Health, and General Lab.
- Collects, processes, and packages specimens for proper distribution to appropriate labs for testing.
- Collaborates with laboratories to ensure timely reception of lab results and informs clinicians of any abnormal lab results to facilitate patient notification.
- Completes electronic charting of any vital signs, laboratory tests, or progress notes as well as any paper charting/forms in a timely manner.
- Ensures all paper forms are properly scanned into the electronic medical records for individual patients.
- Maintains a clean and functional laboratory space and completes quality control on all laboratory tests to ensure compliance with CLIA regulations.
- Manages supplies and ensures that orders are submitted in a timely manner when needed.
- Participates in public health events and emergency exercises drills. This may include health fairs, mass flu vaccine clinics, and emergency response events for a real or drill-purposed event.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited LPN/ LVN School of Licensed Practical Nursing AND Current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse AND CPR certification AND Completion of all necessary orientation and training for Public Health LPN. No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual in English and Spanish.Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.
All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.
As an employee of CBH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at www.nghd.org.
CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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