PH Nurse Chatham

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can: Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you Job 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. All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours. 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 clients responses and conditions Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients 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. Applicants hired for the position with an ASN degree will be required to successfully complete an approved School of Nursing BSN Level Health Assessment Course if they have not previously done so. Preferred Qualifications BSN; Previous Public Health experience strongly preferred. Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees 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 Candidate Screening Criminal Background Check / Fingerprinting Reference Checks & Immunizations Required May be subject to pre-employment drug screen To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit 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 American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr