Salary: $35,000.16 - $41,300.16 Annually
Location : Bulloch, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2024-08469
Division/Section: District 9-2 County Position
Opening Date: 10/30/2024
Closing Date: 11/14/2024 9:00 AM Eastern
Description
Full-time LPN Community Health Worker position available with the
Southeast Health District, Perinatal Health Partners.
Please note this is not a remote or hybrid position.
Work location is negotiable only within the Southeast Health District counties of Atkinson, Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne Counties if reasonable space is available
Job Responsibilities
Under nursing supervision, provides home visitation services to medically diagnosed high-risk, pregnant, post-partum and inter-conceptual women.
Works directly with a nurse case manager and other public health nurses to provide needed services and resources to this population.
As a community health worker, provides outreach, support and education to the target population and their surrounding community in order to reduce disparities in birth outcomes.
May also provide general clerical support.
Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Minimum Qualifications
Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college and current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse and CPR certification and completion of all necessary orientation and training for Public Health LPN.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual-Spanish.
Appropriate interventions for high-risk prenatal patients.
Appropriate interventions for high-risk newborns and infants.
Home visitation experience.
One year of Labor & Delivery experience OR One year working in a prenatal care clinic or One year experience working with moms and babies.
Additional Information Benefits:
40-hour work week (Monday - Friday), 13 paid holidays/yr., 3 weeks each of annual & sick leave/yr., a defined benefit retirement plan including a 401(K) plan with a matching employer contribution, health and payroll deductible flexible benefits including employee, spouse and child life, AD&D, dental, vision, legal, long term care, short and long-term disability and specified illness options are available.
Also, medical/childcare spending accounts can be established in addition to deferred compensation - 457.
Additional Information:
The Southeast Health District (SEHD) encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.
A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information:
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.
SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of SEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
SEHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail.
All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview.
Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.
Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Applicant selected will be required to provide an "official" college transcript, if applicable.
The SEHD may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. Drug and Medical Screening may be required.
Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation is required. Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
No benefits are offered for part time employees.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application.
Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted.
We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department.
Do you accept these conditions?
Yes No
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Do you have a degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college?
Yes No
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Do you have a current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse?
Yes, I am currently licensed in the state of Georgia Yes, but it is with another state and I am eligible to obtain licensure in Georgia prior to becoming hired No
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How many years of Public Health LPN experience do you have?
0-1 year 1+ year 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years 5 or more years
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Do you have experience with Labor and Delivery?
If yes, how many years experience do you have?
None Yes, >1 year Yes, 1-3 years Yes, 3+ years
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Do you have prenatal care clinic experience?
Yes No
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Do you have home visitation experience?
Yes No
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Are you currently CPR certified?
Yes No
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Are you bilingual - Spanish speaking?
Yes No
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Are you currently receiving Retirement Benefits from the State of Georgia?
Yes No
Required Question