Infectious Disease Nurse

Registered Nurse

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 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 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.

Additional Information

The Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided. As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer ADA Statement The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: View email address on click.appcast.io. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.