Public Health LPN (80%) - School Health

Full Job Description

Metro Nashville Public Health (MPHD) is seeking an energetic and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join our School Health team.

The Metro Nashville Public Health Department (MPHD) proudly provides school nurses to traditional Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) keeping students healthy, in school, and ready to learn.

The incumbent will perform the more responsible, non-registered nurse duties and related duties as required.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640

Requirements

• Provides nursing care to patients in a home or clinic.
• Performs procedures and nursing care under the supervision of an RN including giving injections and other simple treatments as ordered.
• Prepare patients for examinations.
• Records observations of symptoms, reactions, and care and treatment given.
• Performs various screening tests.
• Prepares and cares for equipment used by physicians or other professional workers.
• May be assigned to different clinic / work locations as needed.
• Keeps records and prepares reports.
• Responds and reports to the directives of the Director of Health in case of emergency or disasters.

• Demonstrates MPHD’s core values Equity, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect and Transparency when interacting with the public and employees of the Metropolitan Government.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable physical presence at a worksite is an essential function of all Public Health Nursing positions in this series.Many aspects of patient care require face-to-face interaction.

Moreover, all MPHD nursing positions require in-person teamwork and a high level of interaction with fellow staff members.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state-approved school of practical nursing
• One (1) year of experience as a licensed practical nurse.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Tennessee.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.
• Valid driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply, however at the present time MPHD is not sponsoring individuals through any of the US Government’s employment-based immigration programs.