LPN - 10 Month - 20014694

Mecklenburg County•Charlotte, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time permanent 10-month position, meaning you will be working for 10 months of the year (August to June) with an eight (8) week summer break. During the summer break, you will not receive pay, but your benefits will continue. You will pay a prorated amount during the working months to cover the cost of benefits during the summer. The position performs a variety of health care related services within a school setting and assists with clerical, environmental, and organizational tasks. Under direct supervision, this 10-month position is responsible for providing basic nursing care in an assigned area. All Licensed Practical Nurses employed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department may provide nursing services during urgent and/or emergent public health events, including administration of immunizations, mass medication distribution, and providing health services in shelter environments.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of healthcare experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
High School diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited LPN program.
Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in NC issued by the NC Board of Nursing or another Nurse Licensure Compact State.
Certification in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) by the American Heart Association that is valid for at least 90 days after hire.
May require valid NC or SC driver's license.
May require the ability to obtain and maintain a Mecklenburg County Vehicle Operator's Permit (COP).
Annual Mecklenburg County Human Resource background screening required.
Knowledge of Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, statutes, rules, and regulations.
NC Nurse Practice Act.
Medical terminology.
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.
Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the information provided.
Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patient’s safety, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Responsibilities

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.
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.