Licensed Practical Nurse, Public Health

Description

Eastern Idaho Public Health is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to work out of the Salmon, Idaho office.

CLASS PURPOSE

Provide practical nursing care or assist a registered nurse or clinician in routine and complex situations in clinics or other healthcare environments. Perform related tasks as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the State of Idaho.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Provide skilled nursing services in clinical settings, exercising independent clinical judgment. Patients may have varying socioeconomic, cultural, emotional, or physical needs. They may also be confused, disoriented, aggressive, or hostile. Some settings may involve exposure to communicable diseases and lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage in effective problem-solving and conflict resolution. If unable to resolve issues, refer disgruntled clients to a supervisor. Direct communication can often resolve conflicts or misunderstandings.
• Adhere to federal, state, and agency program guidelines.

DUTIES

The following are key responsibilities of the position. Additional or different tasks may be assigned as needed. Employees are expected to be receptive to additional assignments, keep their supervisor informed about progress, and request clarification if needed to complete tasks.

• Greet, screen, and educate clients.
• Provide nursing services within the scope of practice, including injections, treatments, and blood draws.
• Complete necessary client forms and maintain accurate records in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Ensure the workplace is clean and well-stocked.
• Complete program-specific reports as required.
• Maintain a high level of medication accountability in the EMR.
• Ensure timely return of nurse line calls according to policy.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Attend assigned meetings and review meeting minutes within five business days if absent.
• Use language services or an interpreter when needed.

Eastern Idaho Public Health employees have an “Emergency Response Role” and may be asked to respond to public health emergencies in accordance with the District’s Public Health Preparedness Plan. This may require working longer shifts, nights, or weekends or performing tasks outside of their usual routine. Employees will only be asked to perform duties for which they are trained and qualified.

This is an unbenefited position. 

About Us

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is dedicated to promoting Healthy People in Healthy Communities through education, prevention, and regulatory oversight. Learn more about our mission at www.eiph.id.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Important Notice: Idaho’s Public Health Districts operate as independent agencies, authorized by the State of Idaho. Employees of the District are not State of Idaho employees but receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.

Join our team and help protect public health in Eastern Idaho! Apply today.