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Licensed Practical Nurse-STI Program

St. Louis County, MO Work From Home, MO (Remote) Full-Time
Salary: See Position Description

Location : MO, MO

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-00256

Department: Public Health - STD Program

Opening Date: 11/25/2024

Closing Date: 1/19/2025 11:59 PM Central

Description

This position is located at North Central Community Health Center.

The typical starting salary range for this position will be between $41,600.00 to $49,920annually depending on experience and qualifications. Work hours are primarily day hours Monday-Friday with holidays off. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit .

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit .
Examples of Duties

  • Participates in continuing education to maintain knowledge and skills related to professional practice.
  • Collaborate with the Missouri Department of Health State on laboratory procedures and treatments.
  • Collaborates with other health care providers and coordinates delivery of indicated services for patients in the Sexual Health Clinic.
  • Accurately document and review patients complete sexual history, reason for visit and provider orders.
  • Orders and restocks clinic supplies including medications.
  • Dispense medication in accordance to Saint Louis County Department of Public Health Standing Orders.
  • Safely administer medication and observe ingestion according to the provider orders and/or standing orders using the 5 rights of medication delivery.
  • Chaperon providers during certain patient procedures.
  • Provide education on STI infection and teaching to promote healthy sexual behavior.
  • Retrieve messages from result line, verify identity of patient and provide results accompanied with education.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires licensure as a Practical Nurse by the State of Missouri.

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY: In support of commitment to the health, safety, and wellness of all staff and to be compliant with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) it is the policy of the Department of Public Health that all newly hired employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Acceptable forms of proof include CDC COVID-19 vaccination cards (or legible photo), documentation from a health care provider, electronic health record, or state immunization information system record. New employees must be fully vaccinated prior to starting service for the Department, and adherence to this policy is a condition of employment. Full vaccination means having received a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) approved vaccine or vaccine series, consisting of two doses of either of the two-dose vaccines or one dose of the single-dose vaccine. For moderately or severely immunocompromised individuals, a primary series consists of a 3-dose series of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine or a single dose of Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. At this time, full vaccination does not require a booster shot. The meaning of "fully vaccinated" is subject to change in accordance with the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. For applicants with a to the vaccine or sincerely held religious beliefs, which prohibit them from receiving a vaccine, you may contact the Department of Public Health Office of Human Resources (DPH HR) during the hiring phase to request an exemption or reasonable accommodation. Employees granted exemption for medical or religious reasons will be required to wear facial coverings to reduce the risk of transmission to at-risk individuals in DPH facilities and submit to weekly COVID-19 testing. All prospective employees must read and acknowledge the Policy during the application process.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at . We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at
(314) 615-5429
for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429

Relay MO 711 or
800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax:
(314) 615-7703

www.stlouiscountymo.gov

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

Please click to view all of our benefits.

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The information provided in your application (education and work experience sections) will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Please ensure your information is correct and up to date prior to submitting your application for review. Also, please note that resumes are supplemental information only and will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications.
  • I have read this information and ensured my application is up to date and reflects all relevant experience prior to submission.
  • I have read this information and did not ensure my application is up to date and reflects all relevant experience prior to submission.


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Thanks for your interest in working with St. Louis County. We are interested in learning more about the skills and experience that you would bring to this position. Please ensure that you provide complete responses to the following supplemental questions as they, as well as the information provided on your application, will be used to determine your overall eligibility.
  • I have read this information and understand my responses to the supplemental questions, as well as information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility for vacancies. I've ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date.
  • I have read this information and understand my responses to the supplemental questions, as well as information provided on the application will be used to determine eligibility for vacancies. I have not ensured such information is thorough, descriptive, and up to date.


03

Are you currently licensed as a Practical Nurse?
  • Yes
  • No


04

Have you ever received any disciplinary action (censor, probation, revocation) against your nursing license by the State Board of Nursing in any state that you have held a license?
  • Yes
  • No


05

Please provide your license number as well as the state where it was issued.

06

Please provide an overview of your most relevant experience and why it makes you a good fit for this role.

07

What approach would you use to ensure that a patient adheres with the appropriate medical follow up for a sexually transmitted disease?

08

Briefly describe the potential impact that STIs can have on the community.

Required Question

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