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Part Time Licensed Practical Nurse - Immunization Clinics

Posting Begin Date: 2025/12/18

Posting End Date: 2026/01/11

Category: Nursing

Sub Category: Public Health

Work Type: Part Time Not Benefit Eligible

Minimum Salary: 19.01

Maximum Salary: 20.91

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

Position Title: Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse – Immunization Clinics

Job Summary:

Eastern Idaho Public Health is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in the Driggs, Idaho office. This position involves administering vaccines at both on-site and off-site immunization clinics for the residents of Teton County. The nurse will provide important patient education, update employee charts in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system, and perform other nursing duties as needed, such as STD testing.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Administer vaccines at immunization clinics, both on-site and at off-site locations.

+ Provide client education about vaccines, potential side effects, and general health information.

+ Update and maintain accurate patient charts in the EMR system.

+ Perform other nursing duties as required, such as STD testing, screenings, and health assessments.

+ Communicate with clients, staff, and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care and service.

+ Conduct and reconcile inventory in accordance with policy.

+ Monitor and maintain program-specific supplies and equipment and ensure proper ordering per policy.

+ Participate in program related meetings and training.

Work Schedule:

+ 4-12 hours per week, with flexible scheduling options based on clinic needs.

+ During flu season (September–October), hours may increase to accommodate higher demand for immunization services.

General Qualifications:

+ Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the state of Idaho.

+ Ability to independently assess patient needs and provide skilled nursing services.

+ Strong communication skills to educate clients about health topics and ensure they understand their care.

+ Ability to handle patients with varying emotional, physical, and behavioral conditions, including those who may be confused, disoriented, or aggressive.

+ Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and handle potential exposure to communicable diseases.

Additional Qualifications:

Proficiency in both English and Spanish (bilingual)

Additional Information:

Nurses in this role may experience varying patient needs, ranging from routine immunization services to other nursing duties like STD testing, depending on community health requirements.

Benefits – This is a non-benefited position.

About Us

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is dedicated to promoting Healthy People in Healthy Communities through education, prevention, and regulatory oversight. Learn more about our mission at www.eiph.id.gov.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Important Notice: Idaho’s Public Health Districts operate as independent agencies, authorized by the State of Idaho. Employees of the District are not State of Idaho employees but receive benefits through the Office of Group Insurance.

Join our team and help protect public health in Eastern Idaho! Apply today.