Public Health Nurse

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit

Richardson Health Center

Clinical Services

$66,351.55 Annually / JCCP Code HCP 191 / Pay Grade L

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation

This position evaluates the health conditions of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), appraises their needs, and records the history of their encounter in a detailed fashion to ensure a comprehensive account of the patient’s well-being and visit. This position requires the ability to assess, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills, in addition to performing CPR and, for some sites, AED.

It also necessitates an extensive knowledge of procedures including the development, implementation, and revision of plans of care; nursing policies, procedures, protocols, treatments, standards of care, and Nurse Practice Act; immunization regulation and protocols; pharmacology; and procedures for medication administration (e.g., oral administration, sublingual and IV medications).

• Tailor care provision and interventions based on the needs of PLWHA and the resources available.
• Provide treatments, administer medications/vaccines, and give preventive and maintenance care to PLWHA and families consistent with nurse protocols.
• Screen and refer PLWHA to other internal and/or external providers as appropriate.
• Participate in the planning, organizing and evaluation of program areas to ensure the goals and objective(s) of the program are met.
• Prepare indicated clinic reports as assigned.
• Apply principles of population health to practice.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of PLWHA’s health care needs.
• Develop comprehensive plans of care for PLWHA, families, and populations.
• Modify PLWHA treatment plans as indicated by patient’s responses and conditions.
• Participate in PLWHA intake and orientation for program services.
• Provide health education instruction and/or classes to PLWHAs, families, for the promotion and maintenance of health.
• Participate in individualized clinical, IT, and administrative trainings as assigned.
• Participate in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, mass dispensing, and other areas as indicated.
• Perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• May serve as lead for various clinic processes as assigned.
• Adhere to all DKPH policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 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's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND one 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.

• Prior experience working in Public Health and with People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).
• Knowledge of HIV Care Continuum and experience providing care to Ryan White patients.
• Knowledge and usage of computers and Windows Software related programs.

NOTE:

Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily…