Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Qualifications Requires current licensure as a Licensed Practical nurse in the State of Ohio as issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing per Ohio Revised Code. One year of experience in related field of nursing Previous pediatric nursing experience preferred Certified health care provider CPR. Proficient in electronic records and new technology as applied to position. Valid Ohio driver's license, current certificate of vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation to atl assigned work locations. National Incident Management System (NIMS)/fncident Command System (ICS) 100.b, 700.a, and 200.c certifications within one month of employment. Major Responsibilities Promotes and supports population and school-aged/adolescent health by providing a variety of administrative and technical support services such as providing specialized, technical, program, or Agency specific information to intemal and external customers; answering phones; scheduling appointments; interviewing intemal and external customers to establish services needed; navigating primary care for patients; establishing and maintaining data files; initiates patient centered medical home (PCMH) and patient referral systems of care; and drafting and editing documents such as correspondence and contracts. Essential Functions Under general supervision and/or as part of the Public Health Nursing team, performs the following functions within the framework of the Erie County Health Department and the Erie County Community Health Center's provision of the core functions and essential services of public health: Under the guidance of a supervisor, provides direct, skilled nursing services in a school setting Assists and utilizes the nursing process to determine special health care needs, develops nursing care plans which are based on assessment data, observations, nursing, and medical diagnoses Assesses environments, counsels client in health care matters, and administers medication and treatment under medical directions Collaborates with other staff to implement necessary care Promotes public health education and disease prevention Participates in health awareness programs Assists with investigations of communicable diseases Follows all HIPAA provisions conceming confidential information Participates in the Incident Command Structure (ICS) according to the NIM system, including training and drills in support of disaster preparedness consistent with job classification. Responds to incident management/emergency issues Completes other special projects or duties assigned Knowledge and understanding of Patient Centered Medical Homes (PCMH) and Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) process. Knowledge of Agency policies, local rules and regulations, and community resources Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act, human relations, and nursing methodologies Understands the overall operations of the health department and the Ten Essential Public Health Services Knowledge of nursing and public health nursing theories, principles, and practices including the nursing process and epidemiology Knowledge of written and verbal communication, immunization protocols, communicable diseases, and counseling techniques Understands the overall operations of the health department and the Ten Essential Public Health Services Demonstrates ability to learn, follow directions, and communicate in a professional manner Operates and utilizes health care equipment and instruments Deals with some abstract but mostly concrete variables Acts as a health adv