Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 1-2 Wage Max: 44,352.00 Annual Wage Min: 41,016.00 Annual Position Type: Full-Time/Non-Exempt Shift: Monday to Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM SUMMARY: This evolving position is located in the Clinical Services Division within the Oklahoma City-County Health Department. The employee may work in one of the following areas: Immunizations, Reproductive Health, Sexual Health, TB Control Clinic, or at various satellite clinics that may be established within the Oklahoma City/County area. The employee may function in a clinic setting or may perform the duties of the job in various off-site locations. The employee performs professional nursing services under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Clinic Supervisor. PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a summary of the duties and responsibilities commonly found within this classification. It is not meant to be all-inclusive, thus other related activities or tasks may be assigned. This position functions at the Program Support level (Tier 1) as defined by the Council on Linkages Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals. An emphasis on the following domains is important in this role: Data Analytics and Assessment Skills Communication Skills Health Equity Skills Community Partnership Skills Public Health Sciences Skills ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Performing physical or developmental examinations to contribute to client assessment Collect and evaluate health history to contribute to client assessment Collecting client specimens. Conversing with various persons to give or receive information, or to give instructions. Driving to off-site locations for client visits as needed. Administering medications and/or immunizations. Performing venipuncture Recording information in electronic health record and/or other data logging modality Completes required training in support of duties and responsibilities of this position. In addition, at the direction of OCCHD Chief Executive Officer and Public Health Officer or designee, the employee will be assigned a variety of specific job duties and responsibilities as a member of the OCCHD Emergency Preparedness and Re