Public Health LPN/Licensed Practical Nurse in American Falls, ID

Every day, in every way, empowering & improving health Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) offers a supportive, team-centered work environment. Our work is grounded in the following values: • Professional: transparent, respectful, client-focused • Empowering: flexible, adaptable • Accountable: acting for good, learning, ownership, transparency • Kind: respectful, camaraderie, fun, team-oriented, family-oriented, safe Position Posting Information Applications will be reviewed periodically. This position will remain open until filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to be considered. Please Note: We have one Licensed Practical Nurse position to fill, and it can be based in Pocatello, Arco, or American Falls. To streamline the application process, applicants only need to apply to one location. All applications will be reviewed and considered equally, regardless of the location applied. Location preferences will be discussed during the hiring process. Position Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse plays an important role in supporting public health services at SIPH. This position provides direct clinical care, patient education, and care coordination related to immunizations, family planning, and sexually transmitted infections services. Working collaboratively with providers, clinical teams, and community partners, the Licensed Practical Nurse helps ensure clients receive respectful, high-quality care in support of SIPH's mission to promote and protect the health of the communities we serve. Schedule & Hours The typical schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, 8 am to 6 pm. Key Responsibilities The Licensed Practical Nurse provides clinical, administrative, and community-based support services to advance public health programs and ensure high-quality, client-centered care. Clinical Care • Performs skilled nursing services based on SIPH policies, procedures, or protocols. • Educates, counsels, and administers immunizations to client. • Coordinates and conducts offsite immunization clinics. • Educates and counsels client of STD's, testing, and treatment. • Educates and counsels client on family planning methods, pregnancy prevention, and STD prevention. • Documents client's vitals, findings, and assessments within the electronic medical record and signs encounter note within a timely manner. • Performs and/or orders appropriate labs, testing, medication, and treatments as requested by the provider in an accurate and timely manner. • Helps coordinate referrals to medical providers/community resources for clients as needed. • Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific client populations according to individualized needs. • Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the client's diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity, and rights. • Initiates emergency protocols when deemed necessary and appropriate (i.e.; anaphylaxis response). • Maintains confidentiality in matter related to the client, family, and clinical services staff. • Maintain patient confidentiality and protect clinic operations by abiding with HIPAA and keeping patient care information confidential. Administration • Attends, engages, and provides feedback during Clinical Service Team meetings. • Ensures any assigned contract/sub-grant deliverables are met. • Actively participates in quality improvement. • Monitors family planning, STD, and immunization inventory and communicates with CNA, Purchaser, and Clinical Services Director on discrepancies or needed items. • Follows established Idaho Immunization Program policies and protocols for maintaining immunizations in fridge, freezer, and while in transit. • Fosters and empowers a team-centric approach within CS and SIPH as a whole. Community Resource • Conducts outreach to community partners to regularly inform about services SIPH's provides. • Serves and educates community partners on various related health topics. • Conducts school visits, provide education, and evidenced based screenings. • Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Requires current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse or state licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact, Idaho Code 54-1418. For licensure information, please contact the Idaho Board of Nursing: Board of Nursing | Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (/dopl.idaho.gov/bon/) How to Apply Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Required education, licensure, and experience must be documented in the application profile or resume. When listing work history, please include the month and year for each position to ensure qualifications can be accurately reviewed. Failure to clearly document required qualifications may result in disqualification from consideration. Benefits • Vacation and sick leave accrual beginning upon hire. • Eleven paid holidays annually. • Employment with this employer may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness under federal program rules. • PERSI pension retirement plan (lifetime benefit) Members | Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (/persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) • Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account Premiums + Deductibles - OFFICE OF GROUP INSURANCE (/ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/) • View SIPH's full benefits package: Employee-Benefits-Package.pdf (/siphidaho.org/_pdf/Employee-Benefits-Package.pdf) Hiring Information Candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to participate in a criminal background check. Having a criminal record will not automatically eliminate applicants from consideration but may be considered as part of the hiring process. Hiring is done without regard to one's race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information & testing, family & medical leave, marital status or family responsibilities, disability, veteran status or diagnosis, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need special accommodations through the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at *** or hr@siph.id.gov. In addition, qualifying veterans may receive preference. Thank you for your interest in employment with Southeastern Idaho Public Health