Infectious Disease Nurse Trainer & Consultant

Infectious Disease Nurse Trainer & Consultant

Pay Grade: L

Job Code: HCP210

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to 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.

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
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• 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

The Northeast Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing and leadership in addition to technical consultation and training to public health nurses for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Tuberculosis (TB), and Other Infectious Disease (OID) programs. The position is based in Athens, GA and involves travel to the Northeast Health District's 10 counties (Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton) as indicated. Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care, training and consultation in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures.

As the Infectious Disease Nurse Trainer & Consultant within the Northeast Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

A current Georgia license to practice as a registered nurse is required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides initial nurse training to public health nurses for STI, TB, and OID services following nurse protocols and nurse policy & procedure manual.
• Provides general supervision, technical assistance, and consultation to public health nurses with respect to the assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation of client care plans, following nurse protocols.
• Provides direct, professional client care while working in health department clinics and in the field where indicated.
• Floats to all clinics to provide hands-on nursing education, training, audits, and clinical care when indicated.
• Works closely with Infectious Disease Coordinator and Epidemiology team
• Makes administrative decisions as needed, communicating with the Infectious Disease Coordinator, Nursing Director, or District Health Director when necessary
• Works to assist in the development of new audit tools for the STI, TB, and OID programs for quality assurance
• Performs chart audits and clinical evaluations of nursing staff across STI, TB and OID programs when indicated.
• Prepares and completes reports and surveillance activities as requested.
• Works with and supports the Infectious Disease Coordinator to ensure program compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.
• Serves as a member of the QA/QI committee and participates in monthly meetings and interdisciplinary workgroups to improve internal processes
• Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation.
• Utilizes strong computer skills to manage electronic health records and other digital healthcare tools efficiently and effectively.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, and other agencies to enhance public health efforts where indicated.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support public health initiatives and improve community health outcomes.
• Essential Member of Nursing Operations Team during Emergency Preparedness/Disaster/Sheltering.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, three (3) years of nursing experience, and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Public Health experience and protocol training is highly preferred.

Employee Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• State retirement and savings plans
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Additional Support Programs:

• Physical activity breaks
• Worksite wellness program
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee discounts

No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.