Public Health Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3

Public Health Registered Nurse

Upson County Health Department

District 4 Public Health

314 East Lee Street

Thomaston, GA 30286

Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Cares for populations with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.

All District 4 Public Health, County BOH 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 Distribution 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures.
• Provides comprehensive physical assessments for all ages and clinical programs.
• Functions as an expanded role nurse providing patient care consistent with patient's level of need.
• Develops care plans based on nursing assessment and established protocols.
• Focus' on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of the population.
• Serves as patient advocate and refers patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.
• Utilizes Electronic Medical Record to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
• Administers and dispenses medications and vaccines based on nursing assessment and according to established nurse protocol.
• Provides education to clients, families, and community partners.
• Incorporates strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds e.g. cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, gender, age, ethnic, sexual orientation, professional, religious affiliation, mental and physical capabilities.
• Prepares to respond to public health emergencies and respond as directed.
• Assists with completing monthly/quarterly reports.
• Uses individual, team, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

PH Registered Nurse Level 1 - (Annual Salary - $51,811.56)

Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification. No experience required.

PH Registered Nurse Level 2 - (Annual Salary - $58,547.06)

Associate's 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 Nurse license AND CPR certification; OR One (1) year of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or position equivalent.

PH Registered Nurse Level 3 - (Annual Salary - $66,168.17)

Associate's 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 Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 2 (HCP191) or position equivalent.

*Note: Level of RN position hired will be based on number of years performing nursing duties consistent with Public Health Nursing Experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public Health Nursing Experience
• Residents preferred for Emergency Preparedness Planning for the Health Department

Benefits

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.

Georgia Department of Public Health