LPN-Team Lead

Company: KNOX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TN
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

*Job description*

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We are actively seeking a skilled *"*_*LPN-Team Lead*__"_

to contribute to our team at the *Knox County Health Department*.

We offer _*tuition reimbursement*_ and a _*competitive compensation package*_ that includes a generous paid sick and vacation leave policy, 13 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, employer paid basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance plans. Knox County also boasts a very rich retirement plan with a 6% match to start and is proud to offer paid maternity/paternity leave. This position may qualify you to apply for _*Public Service Loan Forgiveness*_.

As an employer of choice in the region, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and _*healthy work environment*_ that prioritizes diversity and inclusion and fosters growth, workplace wellness, and _*professional development*_.

*Purpose of Job*

The purpose of _*Presumptive Eligibility-LPN-Team Lead*_ is to provide prenatal navigation, and basic care to patients as well as leading the health service clerks team in administrative duties. Participate in daily supervision, clinical direction, organization and planning.

*Essential Functions*

- Provides daily supervision of assigned staff in designated clinic, maintains staff time and attendance, provides guidance and expertise and participates in conflict resolution and addressing concerns

- Participates in selection, training, handling employee concerns, counseling, and contributing to evaluations

- Will learn health service clerk role to provide leadership support and coverage

- Interpret and enforce agency policy and procedure with support of Clinical Nurse Program Manager

- Perform point of care testing, compartment swab, phlebotomy and specimen packing and transport

- Evaluate clients for program eligibility for the Tennessee Breast and Cervical Screening Program (TBCSP), Family Planning, Presumptive Eligibility, and other services (including but not limited to WIC, Quitline, breastfeeding, etc.) and referred or enrolled accordingly

*Minimum Training & Qualifications*

- LPN License and CPR

- Minimum of one year of previous medical facility experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); must maintain state of Tennessee

- Must hold and maintain a current valid Tennessee driver's license.

- Must have reliable transportation and maintain minimum automobile liability insurance that meets Tennessee's financial responsibility law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $41,892.61 per year

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
* Clinic

Work Location: In person

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