Perinatal Public Health RN

Traveling between several counties within the CSRA (Jefferson, Emanuel, Jenkins, Richmond, Screven, and Burke), GA, this position does not offer relocation assistance. Applicants must be within a reasonable commuting distance; if relocating to the area, please specify on the application.

FT Starting salary $60,000.00
PT Starting salary $36.00 per hour.

As a Perinatal Public Health Nurse within East Central Public Health District, 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.

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.

• 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

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages 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.

• Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures.
• Focuses on prevention of illness, injury, or disability, and promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations.
• Cares for populations with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.
• Identifies high risk populations and tailors interventions based on the needs of the population and resources available.
• Provides home‑visiting services to identify, assess and provide care coordination services to eligible perinatal patients and qualifying infants.
• Coordinates program services with other service providers and community organizations to promote optimal implementation.
• Screens and refers clients to other community service providers.
• Monitors per program guidelines, providing educational instruction and materials to promote wellness, safety, and pregnancy and postpartum complications.
• Monitors infant complications including feeding, weight, head circumference, and developmental screening.
• Develops a plan of care for individuals and families, modifying treatment plans as indicated by client’s responses and conditions.
• Provides referral/linkage when medical and environmental risks are identified to appropriate services and promotes the program through community engagement and outreach events.
• Develops and sustains community partnerships.
• Provides home health visits in Richmond, Emanuel, Jenkins, Burke, Screven, and Jefferson County.

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification, OR associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND one year of nursing experience AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

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