PH Registered Nurse -Chatham

Overview

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
• 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 provides care for patients under the Family Planning, STD, HIV, and TB protocols. Complete physicals, diagnose, treat, and manage care of all patients seen in the clinic.

Work Schedule: M-F, 13 paid holidays. Excellent benefit package.

All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. You may be called on to participate in events such as staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). Participation is part of the job requirements, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Provides comprehensive assessment of the client's health care needs

• 2. Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines, and preventative/maintenance care to clients and families
• 3. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans
• 4. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records
• 5. Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients responses and conditions
• 6. Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity
• 7. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients conditions
• 8. Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments
• 9. Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained
• 10. Provides education to clients, families, and community service providers
• 11. Provides health care, first aid, and immunizations

Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years in a Public Health or Outpatient Clinic setting preferred. 2+ years of patient/client case management experience.

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit the State benefits site. Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees include: 13 Paid Holidays;
Generous Leave Package;
Defined Benefit retirement plan;
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance;
Health Care Spending and Dependent Care Spending Accounts;
Life, AD&D, Disability, Legal and Long-Term Care Insurance;
Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans); and other perks such as a supportive work environment, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Assistance, and more.

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit the site. Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to background checks, immunizations, and reference checks. May be subject to pre-employment drug screen. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.