PH Registered Nurse 1

Public Health Registered Nursing 1

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to make a difference and positively impact the lives of the Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale communities? Are you ready to further your nursing career by becoming a multidisciplinary Public Health Professional being trained in Women's Health, STD Education/Prevention, Refugee/Child Health Programming, Immunizations, School Health Programming & much more? You are in the right place!

We have an opening for a full time PH Registered Nursing 1 position at the following clinic location:

Norcross Health Center (5030 Georgia Belle Court, Suite 2071. Norcross, GA 30093)

The Gwinnett, Newton, & Rockdale County Health Departments work to protect and improve the health of those who work, live, and play in our community, and continually strive to meet the varied health needs of residents and visitors.

Our Vision

A healthy, protected, and prepared community.

Our Mission

To protect and improve the health of our community by monitoring and preventing disease; promoting health and wellbeing; and preparing for disasters.

The offered salary for this position ranges from $66,000 - $69,000 and is based upon a candidates education. A copy of your nursing degree transcripts, a copy of your Georgia Nursing License & CPR card must be attached with this application to be considered for employment.

Description of Duties

The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments is seeking qualified registered nurses to join our clinical teams. Candidates will function as a part of a multidisciplinary team of Public Health professionals providing excellent customer service and clinical care in District Public Health clinics and community based events. Candidate will:

• Perform comprehensive assessment of clients' health care needs
• Develop comprehensive plans of care for clients
• Administer treatments, medications, vaccines and preventive and maintenance care to patients and families, consistent with plan of care and/or physician treatment plan
• Provide health teaching and instruction to individuals, families and groups
• Provides school-related health care services
• Provide services in an expanded nursing role in Women's Health, STD, Refugee and Child Health programs
• Provide immunizations and oversee LPN staff provision of immunizations
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet organizational needs and support overall community health and wellness

Qualifications

Minimum: 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. Note: No experience required. Preferred: One year of experience as a Registered Nurse. One year of Public Health nursing setting. Bilingual any language (Spanish preferred). Experience utilizing an electronic health record and MS office. Experience in a customer service role.

Additional Information

GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. Required education credentials, license(s), certification(s) and/or registration(s) must be submitted prior to employment. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. GNR PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our employment practices. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following: Pre-Employment Drug & Medical Screening, Fingerprint Criminal Record Investigation & Reference Checks.

Benefits

Make a difference in the health of your community and earn great benefits too! Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive network of benefits. Benefits package includes:

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• Three weeks of Sick Leave per year
• Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee's Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contribution based on the employee's contribution amount
• Life Insurance
• Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available
• Employees are eligible to become member of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia's Own Credit Union.