Licensed Practical Nurse

Salary: $24.02 - $38.44 Hourly

Location : Health Department - Frederick, MD

Job Type: Full-time Regular

Job Number: FY25-00089

Department: School Health Program

Opening Date: 07/29/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

JOB INFORMATION

All students in Frederick County Public Schools are provided with health services in the school setting. It is through this joint effort between Frederick County Public Schools and Frederick County Health Department that the School Health Services provides the link between health and education. This link is the key to the success of every student in Frederick County. Health and education go hand in hand and both are essential components for the success of every student in the school setting.

We are seeking positive and professional staff with a passion for caring for children to join our diverse School Health Services team.

POSITION DETAILS:
Non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time during school year / approximately 10 months per year; 35 hours per week; Monday - Friday; full benefits

This position supports the School RN in the provision a wide variety of professional health services to students, school staff and, on occasion, community members in the school setting. Travel may be required for substitutions at other schools or for special assignments. Supervision is received from the RN - School Health.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions. For transfers and promotions, wage rates are calculated per County policy.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value
our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.
For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the RN's comprehensive nursing assessment of students by performing focused assessments that address common, reoccurring health issues/needs
• Participate in the development and modification of a comprehensive plan of care
• Implement nursing care plans per the RN direction
• In conjunction with the RN, conducts health assessments to include observing children's developmental patterns, identifying deviant health findings by reporting them to the RN, and screening and evaluating deficit state mandated health screenings (i.e. vision and hearing)
• Per direction of the RN, assist with the development and implementation of a student health plan which includes interpreting student's health status to parents and school personnel, initiating referrals to parents, school personnel and community health resources for intervention, remediation and follow through, recommending and helping to implement modification of school programs to meet students' health needs, and utilizing existing health resources to provide appropriate care to students
• Administer medications and perform specific treatments as ordered by a health care provider, observe for medication and treatment side effects and take further action as indicated
• Assist in the early surveillance, detection, and reporting of contagious diseases
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Successful completion of an accredited school program for Licensed Practical Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of LPN work experience within the last 5 years
• Possession of current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Maryland
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid by a recognized certification body (e.g. American Red Cross, Heart Association, National Safety Council, etc.) or ability to be so certified during the orientation process

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of program assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal aspects of LPN practice setting
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including public speaking skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other health care professionals, students and parents/guardians, and the general public

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Prior experience as a LPN in an educational setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is frequently stooping, kneeling, crouching, and driving; occasionally climbing, ascending, descending, crawling, lifting between 20-50 pounds; rarely pushing over 40 pounds.
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly working indoors; frequently potentially exposed to infectious diseases; occasionally walking on uneven ground and required to wear protective equipment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / EXAMINATION PROCESS

• This position is subject to random drug testing
• Required certifications must be maintained during employment
• Ability to provide own transportation to area schools and other commitments
• Available to respond on-call as essential personnel in the event of an emergency situation
• Available for varied working schedule as needed

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews
3. A pre-employment fingerprint supported background investigation
4. An employment history review in accordance with §6-113 of the Maryland Education Article
5. A pre-employment physical examination that includes screening for hepatitis and measles, mumps, rubella
6. A pre-employment drug test without marijuana

Retirement Plan:
A defined benefit retirement plan is provided for all regular County employees. Employees are automatically enrolled in either the Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting) or the Non-Uniformed Plan (5 year vesting, effective 07/01/2024) depending upon position classification. The majority of support for the plan is provided by the County; however, employees are required to make a mandatory pre-tax contribution towards their benefit. Retirement benefits are payable at normal, early or delayed retirement. Retirement benefits are also payable upon termination and in the event of death or disability.

Health Insurance:
County employees have a choice of two medical insurance plans, an In-Network (HMO) Plan or a High Deductible medical plan with a Health Care Savings Account, to provide coverage for medical and surgical expenses, hospital and emergency care expenses, mental health expenses and prescription drugs. The County and participants share in the cost of the health insurance with the employee having the benefit of pre tax contribution deductions. Medical insurance goes into effect on the first day of active employment.

Dental Insurance:
Employees may select coverage from one of three dental plan options, ranging from a PPO plan to a dental HMO plan. Coverage includes preventive care, fillings, crowns, bridges and dentures, and the cost of dental insurance is shared by both the County and the employee. Dental insurance goes into effect on the first day of the month that follows the eligible employee's completion of 30 days of active employment

NOTE: Employees working 75% or greater of a 35 or 40 hour position are eligible for health & dental insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
The Flex Spending plan allows employees to pay health and day care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees may set aside part of their salary in a special account that can be used throughout the year to reimburse themselves for out-of-pocket medical expenses. The maximum contribution is $2,700 per year for Health Care Spending and $5,000 for Dependent Care Spending (work-related day care expenses). Examples of expenses that can be reimbursed for Health Care Spending include, but are not limited to: deductibles, co-payments, dental fees, chiropractors' services, and eyeglasses / contact lenses.

Life Insurance:
Employees are insured for 2 times their annual salary in case of death plus 2 times their annual salary for accidental death. Employees do not contribute to the premiums for this coverage. A Voluntary Life Insurance Program is offered to regular County employees. The plan allows employees to purchase individually owned term life insurance for themselves, spouses and dependents.

Savings Plan - Deferred Compensation:
The County offers a Section 457 Plan. Deferred compensation plans allow participants to save for retirement in either a pre tax or post tax (Roth) investment account. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction into one or more of the variety of investment options offered by the plan. Changes may be made to the contribution levels, investment options, etc. at any time.

Educational Reimbursement Program:
County employees who have successfully passed their probationary period may take up to two job-related courses per semester at any accredited educational institution. The benefit also covers the costs of job-related non-credit courses. If the employee receives a grade of at least a C, or successfully passes a non-credit course, the County reimburses the employee 75% of the costs of tuition, fees and books. If an employee doesn't remain employed with Frederick County Government for two years after a class is taken, the benefit needs to be reimbursed to FCG.

Employee Assistance Program:
This confidential assessment, referral and counseling service is available at no cost to all employees who may need help with a personal or job-related problem.

Leave
Annual Leave - Employees are eligible to use Annual Leave after their 6 month probationary period. Annual Leave accrues as follows: Years of service days per year
0 - 2 years 11 days
2 - 10 years 17 days
10 + years 24 days

Sick Leave - Employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 15 days per calendar year.

Sick Leave may also be used for illness of an employee's child, dependent, spouse, parent or parent-in-law. There is no limit on the amount of sick leave accumulated. Unused Sick Leave may be used for additional credit in the pension plan at the time of retirement.

NOTE: Regular benefited part-time employees earn annual and sick leave on a pro-rated basis based on their actual number of hours worked biweekly up to their assigned number of regularly scheduled work hours.

Other available types of leave include, but are not limited to, Family Medical Leave, Bereavement, Jury, Military.

Holidays:
The County observes 10 holidays every year and 11 are observed on years of General Elections.

For additional information on Frederick County Governments benefit package, please visit the Division of Human Resources website at

All hires before January 1, 2012, will follow the all benefit and leave rules as described in the Personnel Rules amended October 3, 2013.

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Have you successfully completed an accredited school program for Licensed Practical Nursing?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have possession of current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland?

• Yes
• I am licensed in a State other than Maryland
• No

03

If you possess current/valid LPN licensure, please indicate the issuing state and your license number in the text box below.

04

Do you have at least 2 years of LPN work experience within the last 5 years?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer/organization name, dates of employment and the duties you performed.

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Do you have prior experience as a LPN in an educational setting?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide details regarding that work history in the text area below. The work history details provided should include the employer/organization name, dates of employment and the duties you performed.

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