Licensed Practical Nurse 1

Prince George's County, MD Government • Full-time • Hyattsville, Maryland, United States • $32.89k - $43.68k / year • 2m ago

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team!

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

We are Prince George’s Proud!

The Prince George’s County Department of Health is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Licensed Practical Nurse 1grade A12 position, in the Family Health Services/HIV division.

Must have an LPN License in the state of Maryland or Compact license.

About the Position
This is entry level technical nursing work. Work is performed in a team relationship, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in compliance with the statutes and regulations governing nursing and the Standards of Practice for Licensed Practical nurses. The incumbent administers prescribed medications and treatment, uses sound judgment in taking actions in the absence of an RN (Registered Nurse) or MD (Medical Doctor) and communicates with supervisors and other team members when further direction is needed. Work assignments are performed in a home, clinic, school, office or other community environment and may expose the employee to infectious/contagious diseases. Assignments involve some walking, standing, bending and lifting in caring for clients. Incumbents in this class work under the close supervision of an RN or MD. Performance is reviewed and evaluated through records, reports, conferences, and observation to ensure that nursing practice is appropriate and safe in compliance with established policies. Upon the satisfactory completion of a nine (9) month probationary period, entry level incumbents may be non-competitively promoted to the II full performance level at managements discretion.

About the Agency

The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion. The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad. This plan emphasizes improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations, while developing efficient internal processes to support these activities.

Examples of Work

Performs entry level technical nursing services in order to address health care needs of target populations (e.g., infants, youth, adults and seniors).
Administers medications as prescribed by a physician and observes for any side effects or contraindications.
Performs medical procedures ordered by a physician such as catheterizations, irrigations, suctioning, tracheostomy, ostomy care and administers nebulized medications and oxygen.
Motivates and assists patients in performing activities of daily living.
Administers appropriate screening tests such as, vital signs, vision, hearing and urinalysis.
Performs emergency medical procedures, such as, first aid, CPR on patients/clients in order to address life threatening medical situations.
Provides basic health education counseling to patients and families.
Teaches self-care techniques to patients and families.
Maintains accurate, complete and retrievable charts/records/ statistics/logs/files.
Attends in service training programs in order to maintain a continual awareness of current nursing practices, procedures and policies.
Participates in interdisciplinary planning meetings with drug counselors, school personnel, community health nurses or other staff.
Develops and maintains harmonious inter-personal relations with medical staff, clients and patients.

Qualifications

Possession of a current valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland as determined by the Maryland Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Practical Nurses.

The selected candidate must possess a Licensed Practical Nurse License in the state of Maryland or Compact license. at the time of hire.

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION WHICH CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Preferred Qualifications:

Epic patient electronic records experience.

Additional Information

Job Location: 3003 Hospital Dr., Cheverly, MD 20785

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Possess a valid license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland issued by the Maryland State Board of Nursing at the time of appointment.
Possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle when required for the performance of job-related duties at time of appointment.
Possess a valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification at time of hire.
Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work:Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerCommitted to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
  - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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