Public Health Advanced Practice Nurse

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13 Paid Holidays Employee Education Reimbursement Payroll Deductible Health Benefits Pension Plan Flexible Spending Accounts Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff within the Douglasville Public Health Center. Provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures in the areas of Immunizations, Child Health Screenings, Women's Health, Sexual Health, HIV Prevention, Hypertension and others. Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Cares for population with special needs in case of disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols. Responsible for daily operations and employees. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties. Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines and provides preventive and maintenance care to patient/families consistent with care plan and/or physician treatment plan.

• Screens and refers clients to other community service providers.
• Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one (1) 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 3 (HCP192) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) OR an Associate Degree in Nursing with completion of a Physical Assessment course. Demonstrated professional experience in public health nursing and/or clinical management is preferred. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills are essential.

Not always a sedentary position will require some walking to/from and in/out of chair. It does require flexibility of working in various areas of the clinic when necessary, and some outreach. Confidentiality and precise data entry is a must. Applications Accepted: * THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED
Cobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion.

the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health's Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: . Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click "Apply" and begin your application process.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: Natasha.CDPH has adopted the Council on Linkages Core Competency for Public Health Professionals.
Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and three (3) years 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 Spv (HCP193) or position equivalent.