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Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse, Level 1, 2 or 3

Posted Date: October 10, 2024  Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Type: Full-Time Position

Location: Colquitt County Health Department//Moultrie, Georgia

Paygrade/ Salary: F-$32,170.90, G-$35,387.99, H-$38,926.79

(Based on qualifications/experience)

Job Code(s): HCT110, HCT111, HCT112

 We offer 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, and 3 weeks accrual of Annual Leave & 3 weeks accrual of Sick Leave. A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan. Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts).

General Nature of Work

·        Provides exceptional customer service and maintains HIPAA Standards.

·        Provides nursing services in a clinical setting and, in the community

·        Obtains health histories, vital signs, weight, and height

·        Performs venipuncture and collection of other lab specimens as ordered by providers (i.e., urinalysis, pregnancy test, glucose, hemoglobin)

·        Administers immunizations

·        Provides appropriate health and nutrition education

·        Maintains CPR Certification

·        Provides exceptional customer service and maintains HIPAA Standards.

·        Responds to Public Health Emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

  Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. (Please mail or bring a copy of your college transcript or diploma for the interview—you must have an official transcript prior to the start date). Physical Requirement(s):  Occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

·        Experience with Georgia Registry of Immunization Transactions (GRITS)

·        Experience planning and organizing projects

·        Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health

·        Experience working with electronic medical records

·        Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English)

A State Merit Application for Employment must be received no later than the deadline (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date).  Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications.  This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters.  Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment.  Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency.  Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required.  If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.  All information submitted is subject to verification. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. The hiring agency will contact selected applicants for the next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to closing at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.