LPN - 10 Month

LPN - 10 Month - School Health

"Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career"

Application deadline : Open until filled

Hiring Range : $26.00 - $28.00 / hr

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant's salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.

Job Code MM0046

FLSA Status Nonexempt

Job Family Medical

About Us

At Mecklenburg County, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We're counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all.

As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that "Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease".

Come be a part of Mecklenburg County's Public Health department's vision to "assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations."

To experience School Health, please click HERE, prior to applying, to view a realistic video from some of our School Health Heroes to give you an awesome understanding of our School Health Program.

Please note : This is a Full-Time permanent 10-month position. What that means is you will be working for 10 months of the year, August to June, and be off on a summer break for eight (8) weeks over the summer. During this time, you will not be receiving pay since you are not working. However, your benefits do continue during this time. During the 10 months that you are working, you will be paying a prorated amount to cover the cost of your benefits during the summer months that you are not working.

Position Summary

Performs a variety of health care related services within a school setting and assists with clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. This 10 month position , under direct supervision, is responsible for providing basic nursing care in assigned area.

All Licensed Practical Nurses employed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department, regardless of official title or classification, may provide nursing services during urgent and / or emergent public health events. These services include, but are not limited to, administration of immunizations for various ages and groups, mass medication distribution, and provision of health services in shelter environments.

Essential Functions

• Document patient history using structured, written guidelines, policies, and forms.
• Assist patients with the completion of self-histories or self-assessment questionnaires.
• Administer medication / immunizations when an initial assessment (care planning) has been completed by the RN or standards of care and policy dictate that an initial assessment is not required.
• Make referrals and / or follow up with patients to ensure they make and keep referral appointments based on policies, procedures, and standing orders
• Contact or follow up with providers for information on patients and their care.
• Document information on the appropriate paper or electronic client record, nursing care plan, or other documents.
• Track immunizations, follows up, and enter data into North Carolina Immunization Registry (NCIR).
• Obtain heights, weights, vital signs, hearing and vision screening, and lab specimens when the procedure falls within LPN legal scope of practice as ordered by providers or Standing Orders.
• Assist medical personnel during clinical exams and procedures.
• Ensure that clinics are stocked and supplied with materials; sets up equipment and supplies.
• Provide educational materials and counseling on communicable disease, diet and nutrition, medication, and general health care based on teaching plan / protocol assigned by the RN.
• Mecklenburg County Health Department employees : Respond in cases of urgent and / or emergent events that require public health interventions. Employees may be trained for and assigned duties unrelated to their regular work; work outside normal business hours and workdays and / or in a different work location may be required. Emergency events include, but are not limited to, communicable disease outbreaks, severe weather situations (e.g. snow or ice storms, tornados, hurricanes), natural disasters (e.g. earthquakes), fire, or power outages, and acts of terrorism.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience :

Minimum of two years of healthcare experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Education :

High School diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited LPN program.

Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted? : No

Licenses and Certifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of

Skills

Abilities

Computer Skills

Compensation and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge, and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation, and sick days; near-site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match.

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderate noise

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor's request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and / or disaster situations.

The following may not be an inclusive list of required vaccines :

If history of a positive skin test or IGRAin the past, a TB evaluation is required if individual is positives Important : Must produce copies of the information below. Also, ifthe candidate has ever tested positive for TB before, they mustsend copies of the information documentation including :