Registered Nurse – Perinatal Home Visiting

Pay Grade: K

Job Code: HCP
190

Location:

Athens, GA

Annual salary $60,000

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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long‑term career
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Under general supervision, the Public Health Nurse provides professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies, and procedures. The nurse plays a critical role in promoting maternal and child health, reducing disparities in birth outcomes, and supporting overall community wellness. Services are provided primarily in the community setting, with frequent home visits to a caseload or pregnant and postpartum women and/or infants.

This position also includes case management and outreach to high‑risk perinatal women and infants.
The primary work location and service area may be determined based on the employee’s residence to best support the needs of the community.

As a Registered Nurse within the Perinatal Home Visiting Program 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.

• Deliver case management and nursing care according to public health protocols.
• Provide services focused on health promotion, illness prevention, and decreasing infant mortality.
• Conduct home visits and community outreach services to high‑risk perinatal women and infants, primarily through home visitation.
• Perform physical assessments, take vital signs, fetal monitoring and perform basic lab screenings.
• Provide breastfeeding education and counseling and refer clients to appropriate social and health services.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care, services, and responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.

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. Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Bilingual‑Spanish. Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Appropriate interventions for high‑risk prenatal patients. Appropriate interventions for high‑risk newborns and infants. Home visitation experience. One year Labor and delivery experience, one year working in a prenatal care clinic, one‑year experience working with mothers and babies.

• 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

• Physical activity breaks
• Worksite wellness program
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee discounts

No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.