Primary Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to administer immunizations to children 0-18 years of age and tracking immunization compliance for Craven County children.

Essential Functions

50%

• Administers age appropriate immunizations according to local and state guidelines.
• Counsels parents / guardians on benefits and side effects of immunizations according to state and local guidelines.
• Assists with delinquent follow up.
• Documents care provided according to local protocol.
• Compiles immunization reports.
• Order vaccines as needed

45%

• In the absence of the Child Health LPN II, return needed phone calls to patients, pharmacies.
• Review records prior to health care provider’s exam for other health care needs, ie: immunizations, well exam needs, delinquent follow-up needs.
• Assist with any procedures that need to be done in the clinic setting.
• Assist in keeping an even flow of patients to the clinic area to prevent bottlenecks.
• Responsible for maintaining clinic emergency cart/O2/isolation room log on a monthly rotation with other clinic nurses.

4%

• Performs immunization tracking in private physician’s offices that receive state-supplied vaccines.
• Works in health fairs and schools administering immunizations when needed.

1%

• In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed, including acting as a health professional in a shelter.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by Supervisor and/or Management.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education and one year of practical nurse experience, which includes advanced or in-service training in the area to which assigned; or graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education including a pharmacology course, or completion of an approved pharmacology course upon graduation which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities needed for administration of medications required by the work setting; or an equivalent combination or education and experience.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
General knowledge of nursing practice and theory. Must be able to lift and hold patients as needed.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cravencountync.gov to apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $39,020.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Pediatrics

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person