Tennessee Staffing
Public Health LPN - School Health
Tennessee Staffing, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Public Health Lpn - School Health
Metro Nashville Public Health (MPHD) is seeking an energetic and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join our School Health team. The Metro Nashville Public Health Department (MPHD) proudly provides school nurses to traditional Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) keeping students healthy, in school, and ready to learn. The incumbent will perform the more responsible, non-registered nurse duties and related duties as required. Typical Duties Provides nursing care to patients in a home or clinic. Performs procedures and nursing care under the supervision of an RN including giving injections and other simple treatments as ordered. Prepares patients for examinations. Records observations of symptoms, reactions, and care and treatment given. Performs various screening tests. Prepares and cares for equipment used by physicians or other professional workers. May be assigned to different clinic / work locations as needed. Keeps records and prepares reports. Responds and reports to the directives of the Director of Health in case of emergency or disasters. Demonstrates MPHD's core values Equity, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect and Transparency when interacting with the public and employees of the Metropolitan Government. Performs other related duties as assigned. Regular and predictable physical presence at a worksite is an essential function of all Public Health Nursing positions in this series. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a state-approved school of practical nursing. One (1) year of experience as a licensed practical nurse. Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. Valid driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law. Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640
Metro Nashville Public Health (MPHD) is seeking an energetic and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join our School Health team. The Metro Nashville Public Health Department (MPHD) proudly provides school nurses to traditional Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) keeping students healthy, in school, and ready to learn. The incumbent will perform the more responsible, non-registered nurse duties and related duties as required. Typical Duties Provides nursing care to patients in a home or clinic. Performs procedures and nursing care under the supervision of an RN including giving injections and other simple treatments as ordered. Prepares patients for examinations. Records observations of symptoms, reactions, and care and treatment given. Performs various screening tests. Prepares and cares for equipment used by physicians or other professional workers. May be assigned to different clinic / work locations as needed. Keeps records and prepares reports. Responds and reports to the directives of the Director of Health in case of emergency or disasters. Demonstrates MPHD's core values Equity, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect and Transparency when interacting with the public and employees of the Metropolitan Government. Performs other related duties as assigned. Regular and predictable physical presence at a worksite is an essential function of all Public Health Nursing positions in this series. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a state-approved school of practical nursing. One (1) year of experience as a licensed practical nurse. Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Tennessee. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification. Valid driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law. Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640