Public Health Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3

Public Health Registered Nurse

This position is split between two locations:

*Meriwether County Health Department

51 Gay Connector, Greenville, GA 30222

&

*Manchester Health Center

300 West Perry St., Manchester, GA 31816

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.
• Focuses 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 for Full Time Eligible Employees:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• 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)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

Additional Perks:

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

District 4 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.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Pre-employment Drug Screening, Reference Checks & Immunizations Required.