Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse - Immunizations

Licensed Practical Nurse

Immunizations

LINN COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES Class Code: 739

AVAILABLE POSITION

Licensed Practical Nurse – Immunizations

Public Health Department (Classification 739)

SEIU Represented Full Time position (37.5 hours/week)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in the assessment, planning and evaluation of general nursing service in assigned area of

responsibility or special program; implement as directed by CD and MCH nursing supervisors.

• Under physician’s orders, administer and monitor medication; assess client reaction to mediations;

chart reaction to medication and recommend medication changes; perform routine medication lab
work. Make routine refills of medication prescriptions as previously established by a Linn County
prescriber.

• Plan and direct clinics. Make home and office visits, giving direct care within the scope of licensure and

standing orders. Provide nursing services in settings outside of the Public Health building, e.g., may
include direct observed therapy (DOT) to clients with tuberculosis.

• Plan and exchange information with other health care providers. Develop community organizations

and plans for health services with community groups, e.g., may develop and maintain a process to
sustain community partnerships related to childhood and adult immunizations.

• Maintains records and charts of nursing services provided to clients and makes reports as required.

Follows strict medical confidentiality guidelines as required by federal, state and HIPAA laws.

• Participate in the development of policies and procedures related to assigned area of responsibility,

e.g., may assure that immunization standing orders are complete and up to date with the appropriate
signatures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a senior high school and from an accredited school for Licensed Practical Nurse
training; one year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse or any satisfactory equivalent combination
of experience, education and training which demonstrates the ability to perform the work described.
Possession of a license as a Practical Nurse in Oregon at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid
motor vehicle operator’s license and an acceptable driving record.

SALARY, BENEFITS, COMPENSATION:

o 10.5 paid holidays

• County Paid Life and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Sick & Bereavement Time
• Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
• Longevity Incentive

o Fully Paid by County

We offer a Work/Life Balance with our workweek is 37.5 hours. With our reduced schedule, it allows for
a healthier work life balance.

For a full list of our benefits, please visit our Benefits webpage: Benefit Summary

SALARY RANGE $ 4,759 - $ 6,079
CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
HOW TO APPLY: www.linncountyhealth.org

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
A copy of the Job Classification for this position as well as the Employment application may be obtained from the Linn County Board of Commissioner’s Office, Room 201, Linn

County Courthouse, PO Box 100, Albany, OR 97321; at the Oregon Employment Division Office in Albany, or online at http://www.co.linn.or.us.