Ph Nurse -TB Program

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.

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
• 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 broad supervision the District TB Nurse will provide professional nursing care in accordance with nursing protocols, policies and procedures. The individual will provide TB guidance, education and/or training to patients, staff, healthcare facilities and community partners based on State of Georgia TB protocols.
* Position will travel to all county health departments within District – Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh.*

• Conduct TB specific trainings, provide nursing services, guidance, and audit TB records for compliance.
• Provide TB education to patients and community partners.
• Facilitate hospitalization and/or discharge planning with social worker and/or infection control nurses.
• Provide comprehensive physical assessments for TB patients of all ages.
• Serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.
• Assist county health departments perform home visits for TB cases/suspects to assess the home environment or a hospital visit prior to discharge.
• Collaborate with health care providers, hospitals, substance abuse centers, correctional facilities, and community organizations to promote best practices, foster continuity of care, and provide needed consultation for TB patients.
• Maintain a database of N95 mask fit testing for all Coastal Health District staff and assist with annual staff fit testing.
• Participate in contact investigations for cases and suspects to elicit and evaluate identified contacts.
• Perform other duties within scope of practice as requested.

• 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 year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP
  190) or position equivalent.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with tuberculosis or infectious diseases
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaking language
• Computer experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data entry, etc.)

• 13 Paid Holidays

• Generous Leave Package – Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave

• Defined Benefit retirement plan

• 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)

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment

• Physical Activity Breaks

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee discount program

• Tuition Assistance

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