PH Registered Nurse 2-Chatham

Overview Pay Grade: L Responsibilities Under general supervision provides care for patients under the Family Planning, STD, HIV, and TB protocols. Complete physicals, diagnose, treat, and manage care of all patients seen in the clinic. Provides comprehensive assessment of client's health care needs. Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines, and preventative/maintenance care to clients and families. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records. Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by client's responses and conditions. Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in client's conditions. Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments. Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained. Provides education to clients, families, and community service providers. Provides health care, first aid, and immunizations. Qualifications Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or position equivalent. Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years in a Public Health or Outpatient Clinic setting. 2+ years of patient/client case management experience. Benefits Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees include: 13 Paid Holidays Generous Leave Package – Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave Defined Benefit retirement plan Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Care Spending Account Dependent Care Spending Account Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Legal Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance Specified Illness Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans) Additional Perks – a supportive and rewarding work environment, physical activity breaks, employee assistance program, employee discount program, tuition assistance Other Information Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to criminal background check/fingerprinting, reference checks & immunizations required, and may be subject to pre-employment drug screen. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. *Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.* The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr