Craven County, NC
Licensed Practical Nurse II - Maternity
Craven County, NC, New Bern, North Carolina, United States, 28560
Salary:
$44,789.00 Annually
Location :
New Bern, NC
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
10396
Department:
Health
Division:
Health Services
Opening Date:
07/19/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Primary Purpose
This position helps to provide patient care to the CCHD Maternity clients. Essential Functions
Regular and High-Risk Maternity Clinics : Update screening questions, prepare patient for provider, address and report any problems to the Physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider, review physician instructions with patient, administer injections, perform catheterizations as ordered, record lab work/ultrasound results in electronic medical record appropriately, communicate/coordinate with Social Worker Case Manager and Nutritionist regarding patient needs; contact patients by phone with appointment information as needed.
In the event of a disaster will be assigned to a Red Cross Shelter to function as a Health Care Professional. Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor, Nursing Director or Health Director. Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education and one year of practical nurse experience, which includes advanced or in-service training in the area to which assigned; or graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education including a pharmacology course, or completion of an approved pharmacology course upon graduation, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the administration of medications required by the work setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensed to practice as a practical nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing. Maternity experience preferred.
Craven County offers regular full-time employees a wide variety of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by ACS Benefits Services and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own cost.
Dental Insurance Dental Insurance is provided through the Delta Dental PPO and Delta Dental Premier network administered by ACS Benefits Services. It covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own expense.
Life Insurance and AD&D Craven County provides eligible employees with $10,000 life insurance and accidental dealth and dismemberment coverage through OneAmerica AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional coverage and/or dependent coverage at their own expense.
Disability Insurance Craven County provides eligible employees with $50.00 per week in disability insurance through OneAmerica AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional disability insurance at their own cost.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k Craven County contributes 2% of eligible employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 3%.
Annual Leave Regular full-time employees earn annual leave based upon years of service. Eligible employees begin to accrue annual leave as soon as they start but must complete a six month probationary period before they are eligible to use annual leave.
Less than two years of service earns 10 days per year.
Two but less than five years of service earns 12 days per year.
Five but less than 10 years of service earns 15 days per year.
10 but less than 20 years of service earns 18 days per year.
20 or more years of service earns 20 days per year.
Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period. Craven County accepts eligible sick leave from the State of North Carolina, any of its political subdivisions, any local government entity or authority, or municipality in North Carolina.
Paid Holidays County employees receive 11-14 paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners may adjust the holiday schedule as deemed necessary.
Longevity Eligible employees earn $200 in longevity after five years of service by October 31 of the qualifying year. Longevity benefits increase $25 per year up to a maximum of $1,000.
Merit Program Craven County offers a merit program. Up to 56% of eligible employees may receive a performance-based merit increase each year.
Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits to select at their own expense such as Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Care policies, Cancer policies, Long-term Care policies, Hospitalization policies, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan and Aflac.
Employee benefits are subject to change or may be contingent upon funding availability.
$44,789.00 Annually
Location :
New Bern, NC
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
10396
Department:
Health
Division:
Health Services
Opening Date:
07/19/2024
Closing Date:
Continuous
Primary Purpose
This position helps to provide patient care to the CCHD Maternity clients. Essential Functions
Regular and High-Risk Maternity Clinics : Update screening questions, prepare patient for provider, address and report any problems to the Physician and/or Advanced Practice Provider, review physician instructions with patient, administer injections, perform catheterizations as ordered, record lab work/ultrasound results in electronic medical record appropriately, communicate/coordinate with Social Worker Case Manager and Nutritionist regarding patient needs; contact patients by phone with appointment information as needed.
In the event of a disaster will be assigned to a Red Cross Shelter to function as a Health Care Professional. Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor, Nursing Director or Health Director. Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education and one year of practical nurse experience, which includes advanced or in-service training in the area to which assigned; or graduation from a state accredited program of practical nurse education including a pharmacology course, or completion of an approved pharmacology course upon graduation, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the administration of medications required by the work setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Licensed to practice as a practical nurse in North Carolina by the NC Board of Nursing. Maternity experience preferred.
Craven County offers regular full-time employees a wide variety of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance Health Insurance is provided by ACS Benefits Services and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own cost.
Dental Insurance Dental Insurance is provided through the Delta Dental PPO and Delta Dental Premier network administered by ACS Benefits Services. It covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own expense.
Life Insurance and AD&D Craven County provides eligible employees with $10,000 life insurance and accidental dealth and dismemberment coverage through OneAmerica AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional coverage and/or dependent coverage at their own expense.
Disability Insurance Craven County provides eligible employees with $50.00 per week in disability insurance through OneAmerica AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional disability insurance at their own cost.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k Craven County contributes 2% of eligible employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 3%.
Annual Leave Regular full-time employees earn annual leave based upon years of service. Eligible employees begin to accrue annual leave as soon as they start but must complete a six month probationary period before they are eligible to use annual leave.
Less than two years of service earns 10 days per year.
Two but less than five years of service earns 12 days per year.
Five but less than 10 years of service earns 15 days per year.
10 but less than 20 years of service earns 18 days per year.
20 or more years of service earns 20 days per year.
Sick Leave Regular full-time employees earn 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period. Craven County accepts eligible sick leave from the State of North Carolina, any of its political subdivisions, any local government entity or authority, or municipality in North Carolina.
Paid Holidays County employees receive 11-14 paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners may adjust the holiday schedule as deemed necessary.
Longevity Eligible employees earn $200 in longevity after five years of service by October 31 of the qualifying year. Longevity benefits increase $25 per year up to a maximum of $1,000.
Merit Program Craven County offers a merit program. Up to 56% of eligible employees may receive a performance-based merit increase each year.
Supplemental Benefits County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits to select at their own expense such as Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Care policies, Cancer policies, Long-term Care policies, Hospitalization policies, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan and Aflac.
Employee benefits are subject to change or may be contingent upon funding availability.