Public Health Nurse (LPN)

Position Summary

This is a full-time position (35 hr. per week) Monday- Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00pm

This is a dual role position. Health Education responsibilities will be the primary focus of the position, with LPN‑specific tasks serving as secondary duties.

The Public Health LPN/Health Educator provides direct clinical support in community settings while delivering evidence-based health education to diverse populations. This role supports immunization clinics, communicable disease control, maternal/child health, and health promotion programs.

Key Responsibilities

Health Education & Outreach (Primary role)

· Conduct public speaking engagements.

· Develop and deliver health education for individuals, families, and community groups.

· Meet contract deliverables set forth in the MCH (Maternal Child Health) work plan

· Support the Child Passenger Safety Program by attending training to become a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to assist families with car seat distribution, installation and education.

· Collaborate with community organizations, schools, and other partners to expand outreach and participation.

· Create social media messages to promote, inform and educate the community about services and public health related topics.

· Other duties as assigned.

Clinical/Public Health Duties (Secondary role)

· Administer vaccines (children and adult) and medications (STI, TB and birth control) per standing orders and protocol.

· Perform testing and screenings such as blood pressure, sexually transmitted infections, TB skin tests, lab draws, pregnancy tests.

· Maintain accurate records and follow confidentiality (HIPAA) and public health reporting requirements.

· Support communicable disease investigations, contact tracing, and follow-up; provide counseling on isolation, treatment adherence, and prevention.

· Participate in public health emergency response (e.g., mass vaccination, emerging infections).

· Maintain vaccine cold chain integrity and clinic readiness (stocking, logs, equipment safety).

· Other duties as assigned

Program & Quality Improvement

· Contribute to program planning, goals, and metrics; assist with grant deliverables and reporting.

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state immunization schedules, AAP/ACIP guidelines, and public health best practices.

· Uphold safety and infection control standards; identify risks and propose mitigations.

Minimum Qualifications

· Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse licensed in Missouri and in good standing.

· 1–3 years of clinical experience; public/community health experience is preferred.

· Experience providing patient education.

· Current BLS/CPR certification.

· Valid driver’s license; ability to travel locally for outreach/clinics.

· Comfortable with public speaking

Preferred Qualifications

· Research, development and implementation of health education programs.

· Experience in immunization clinics, school health, FQHCs, or local public health.

· Knowledge of communicable disease control, chronic disease management, and health equity frameworks.

· Familiarity with AAP/ACIP immunization guidelines, HIPAA, and state public health reporting.

· Public speaking experience to groups of all ages

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Knowledge of principles, philosophy, practices and specialized equipment utilized in community health nursing.

· Knowledge of case management, lead poisoning prevention; HIV/AIDS/STD prevention counseling and testing, immunization schedules and updates, TB testing and disease processes, communicable disease processes.

· Skills in public speaking, planning, and organization

· Skills in venipuncture and injections in adults, children and infants.

· Skills in capillary blood collections for lead and hemoglobin in children.

· Ability to understand and carry out technical procedures.

· Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

· Ability to work with the general public and co-workers.

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

· Ability to prioritize, be adaptable, and diverse.

· Ability to become familiar with local and state health guidelines.

· Ability to work independently.

· Must have a high level of competency.

· Visual and hearing acuity are a must.

· Eye-hand coordination imperative.

· Valid driver’s license required.

· Current, active State of Missouri Licensed Practical Nurse license required and ability to certify under state programs.

· One to three years of experience in a related field preferred.

· Ability to acquire appropriate certifications through Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services or MO-DHSS (HIV prevention/counseling, temp Medicaid, principles of epidemiology).

· Ability to obtain and maintain BLS (Basic Life Support) for the Healthcare Professional certification.

· Knowledge of Spanish Language helpful but not required

Material and Equipment Directly Used

Operates a personal computer, printer and various software packages, and other

general office materials and equipment such as a copier, fax, and telephone. Uses a

variety of specialized health assessment and treatment equipment, materials and

medicines such as syringes, blood pressure equipment, blood sample collection

equipment, and pregnancy tests etc.

Benefits

Two County paid retirement plans

15 paid Holidays

Excellent vacation and sick benefits

Insurance provided

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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