Position Title: Clinical Services Nurse Hourly wage: $22.00

Pay Grade: C2 FSLA: Non-Exempt

Division: As assigned Union Status: Exempt

PLEASE NOTE: All county employees are required to reside within St. Clair County (IL) or be willing to relocate 6 months from hire date. Please read all Special Requirements at the end of the job description.

POSITION SUMMARY

With direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN), advance practice registered nurse (APRN) or physician completes nursing services and other activities requiring a skill level for which the LPN is properly trained within assigned clinical setting.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Provides no direct supervision to Health Department staff.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position is under the direct supervision of the assigned Manager and Division Director.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any Supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.Job Requirements:

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification of graduation from a licensed practical nursing education program. AND

• A current Illinois license as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Department of Professional Regulation, AND

• One (1) year of LPN experience preferred

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE ABILITIES

• The ability to sit, flex, stand, reach, and bend.
• The physical strength to lift, carry, and transport materials/equipment that are equivalent to thirty (30) pounds.
• Visual acuity, auditory ability, and clear written and verbal communication ability.
• Manual dexterity and the ability for data input into various computer programs.
• The ability to maintain professional behavior at all times.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must reside within St. Clair County, IL or be willing to relocate to St. Clair County within six (6) months from hire date.
• Must have a personal cell phone to download County IT Security Application onto for IT credentials.

• The ability to work necessary hours to meet the position requirements including evenings and/or weekends as assigned.
• May require provision of services at off-site locations.
• A valid Driver's License.
• A dependable automobile for use in position.
• Auto insurance in effect with minimum limits of liability of $300,000 Combined Single Limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage OR minimum split limits of liability of $100,000 Bodily Injury each accident, $300,000 Bodily Injury each policy year and $100,000 Property Damage each accident, as per County Policy.
• Adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to OSHA guidelines.
• Health Department employees:
  • Must be current on CDC Healthcare Personnel Vaccine Recommendations, which include Hepatitis B, MMR (Measles, Mumps Rubella), Td/Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis), Varicella (chickenpox) and Meningococcal if over 65. Influenza and COVID vaccines are recommended and encouraged, but not required at this time and maybe subject to change.
  • Are required to have a TB test upon hire and at separation of employment.
• All employees must adhere to the St. Clair County Personnel Code.
• Position contingent upon continued grant funding.