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Location : LaGrange (Troup County), GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2021-01603
Division/Section: District 4 County Position
Opening Date: 12/01/2023
Closing Date: 1/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse 1 or 2 District 4 Public Health
301 Main Street
LaGrange, GA 30240
Under broad supervision, provide assistance to public health clinics throughout the 12 counties within District 4 Public Health. Assigned to specific clinical duties within the scope of LPN practice in public health. Act as a lead worker over specified projects or programs
All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
Job Responsibilities - Administer immunizations to all age patients according established guidelines & procedures.
- Perform annual school & daycare immunization audits.
- Complete quarterly reports.
- Assist with annual scoliosis screenings.
- Participate in health fairs and educational programs.
- Perform TB screenings and administer 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.
- Communicates in writing, orally, and through electronic means, with proper terminology and cultural proficiency
- Incorporates strategies for interacting with persons form diverse backgrounds (e.g., cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, gender, age, ethnic, sexual orientation, professional, religious affiliation, mental and physical capabilities.)
- Adheres to the organization's policies and procedures.
- Uses individual, team, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development.
Minimum Qualifications PH Licensed Practical Nurse Level 1 - (Annual salary - $33,000) Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college
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.
PH Licensed Practical Nurse Level 2 - (Annual salary - $35,800) Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college
AND Two years of LPN public health experience
AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse
AND CPR certification.
Additional Information Preferred Qualifications: - Public Health experience.
- Experience with screenings, immunizations, GRITS, and interviewing patients.
- Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language.
Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees: - 13 Paid Holidays
- Generous Leave Package
- Employees Retirement System
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Care Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Specified Illness
- Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
- Atlanta Postal Credit Union
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit - Additional Perks: - A supportive and rewarding work environment
- Physical Activity Breaks
- Worksite Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit - Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. 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 position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
*District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer* The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Pre-employment Drug Screening Reference Checks & Immunizations Required Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
No benefits are offered for part time employees.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
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What is your highest level of education completed?
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Vocational/Technical Degree
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Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health?
- No
- Full Time Employee
- Part Time Employee
- Temp or Contractor
- Intern
- Volunteer
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How many years of experience do you have as a nurse in the Department of Public Health or the County of Board of Health?
- 0<1 Years
- 1-2 Years
- 3-5 Years
- 6-9 Years
- 10+Years
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Do you have a current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse?
- Yes, I am currently licensed in the state of Georgia
- Yes, but it is with another state and I am eligible to obtain licensure in Georgia prior to becoming hired
- No
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Can you provide a current CPR certification?
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How many years of experience do you have using the Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions and Services (GRITS)?
- 0<1 Years
- 1-2 Years
- 3-5 Years
- 6-9 Years
- 10+Years
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How many years of experience do you have in administering immunizations?
- 0<1 Years
- 1-2 Years
- 3-5 years
- 6-9 Years
- 10+Years
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Serving our community during an Emergent Event is a condition of employment for Public Health workers. In the event of an emergency, you may be required to work extended hours, to include nights and weekends. Do you accept these conditions?
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Are you bilingual - Spanish speaking?
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Do you have any relatives working for District 4 Public Health or any of our 12 County Health Departments? (Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Fayette, Heard, Henry, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, and Upson Counties)
Required Question