PH Advanced Practice RN

Overview

Description:

for Video. 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 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 and 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.

As a PH Advanced Practice RN within the Cherokee County Health Department 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 the lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Location:

Cherokee County Health Department in Canton, GA.

• Under supervision of a senior APRN, perform advanced nursing functions and healthcare services in specialized areas.
• Operate under a written nurse protocol agreement with their delegating physician.
• Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel clients. May prescribe medication in some cases.
• Provide family planning/women’s health clinical services in Cherokee County at the Canton and Woodstock clinics.
• Examine clients to obtain information about their physical condition.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests as indicated.
• Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
• Instruct and counsel clients regarding women’s health, family planning, contraceptive options and effectiveness, health maintenance, and prescribed therapeutic regimens.
• Make tentative diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of clients.
• Obtain, compile, and record client medical data, including health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
• Perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, IUD and implant insertions.
• Prescribe therapy or medication according to protocol.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND certification in the specialty area(s) approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Georgia license as an APRN AND CPR certification.

• Public health experience.
• Women’s health experience.
• Experience with insertion of IUDs and implants.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.

As an employee of CBH, 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. This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757. This posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website d.org. The CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.