Temporary Full-Time COVID Response LPN

Job Summary
This is a temporary full-time position to assist during the COVID19 pandemic. This is a general Public Health nursing position with work involving direct nursing services for clients in the clinical setting as well as COVID-19 response as defined below. Duties may include immunizations, Communicable Disease testing, tracking/investigation, and treatment, child health and adult health nursing programs including family planning. Work is performed with professional independence in accordance with established County and department policies, protocols, and procedures. The COVID Response LPN is supervised by the Nursing Supervisor, Director or Assistant Director. Essential Functions

Participates in providing the ten essential services of public health;
Administers immunizations appropriate to individual history and ACIP guidelines or under direct order by a physician. Follows Vaccine for Children and Kansas Department of Health and Environment policies for use of vaccine.
Administers medications for TB and STDs, educates clients on potential side effects, and monitors for adverse reaction;
Obtains laboratory specimens for screening and/or the diagnoses of communicable diseases;
Performs communicable disease contact investigations;
Performs phlebotomy and collects urine pregnancy testing and provides counseling;
Assists in health and wellness screenings, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse;
Cooperates, communicates, coordinates and collaborates with community partners on health-promoting committees and activities;
Coordinates with other professionals to accommodate patient needs;
Prepares for natural and man-made disasters or emergency responses related to public health concerns;
Participates in ongoing quality improvement and performance management activities with the department;
Provides Public Health Support for COVID-19 pandemic;
Triage phone calls related to COVID testing and test results, contact tracing and any other duties needed to assist with COVID Testing and Investigation;
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - KNOWLEDGE OF:
Public health issues;
Population needs and characteristics;
Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment;
Departmental policies, procedures, and regulations;
Federal, state or local laws as they relate to recordkeeping practices and privacy;
Be self-motivated and work independently in the absence of supervision;
Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction;
Computer software applications, charting software and ability to enter patient information into database.

SKILLS IN:
Communicating a positive attitude, empathy, energy and helpfulness to customers or co-workers and to effectively provide the assistance customers or co-workers need;
Following safety practices and sanitary procedures; proper lifting techniques; rules, regulations, and procedures to properly dispose of cleaning fluids, and chemicals;
Professionally interacting with community members, professional contacts, and agency leadership;
Prioritizing and performing multiple tasks simultaneously;
Interpersonal communication;
Maintaining confidential records and office records and to prepare accurate reports;
Computer use and electronic recordkeeping.

ABILITY TO:
Provide skilled nursing care based on scientific principles, basic behavioral concepts, and intelligent professional judgment;
Give injections, take blood pressure, and perform various blood tests;
Operate a hemoglobin analyzer, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, audiometer and other related medical equipment as required by the job;
Model behaviors for staff, customers, and public in loyalty, integrity, appearance and work habits;
Willingly share knowledge with other teammates to further and increase organizational efficiency;
Follow agency standards and written protocols with supervision as needed;
Work with clients of all ages including children;
Work with individuals who are irate and difficult persons or non-English speaking persons;
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, coworkers, and representatives from other County departments and the general public.
Physical & Working Conditions

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear;
The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel;
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms;
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, it can increase to loud and chaotic;
The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids.
Certifications, Licenses, & Education/Experience

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Must have current Kansas Licensed Practical Nurse License and complete annual continuing education requirements;
Must possess and maintain a current State Driver"s License;
Maintain current CPR certification;

Minimum of ICS 100, 700, 200 and 800 (within 6 months of hire).

REQUIRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:
Licensed Practical Nurse degree from certified college.