Perinatal Health Nurse-Home visiting program in Bryan and Long County

Georgia Department of Public Health; Goa; On-site; INR 4,441,000 - 5,428,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Coastal Health District, part of the Georgia Department of Public Health, seeks a PH Nurse 1 to perform home visitation with high-risk pregnant and postpartum clients. You will provide clinical support, nurse case management, and connect families to community resources while communicating with healthcare providers.

Requires ADN, Georgia RN license, and CPR certification. Bilingual Spanish is preferred. This full-time role is based in coastal counties with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PH Nurse 1 requires Associate degree in nursing and current Georgia RN license with CPR certification.
• PHN course completion within 1 year of hire is preferred.
• Bilingual-Spanish is a plus for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide home visitation services to high-risk pregnant, post-partum and inter-conceptual women.
• Provide nurse case management and refer for support, education and community resources.
• Coordinate with health care providers and share status updates; valid driver’s license required.

Skills

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Bilingual-Spanish

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

Georgia RN license

PHN course within 1 year

Job description

Description

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.

Benefits

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

What you gain by working at the Coastal Health District. Benefits for full-time employees-

We offer a generous benefits package that includes training opportunities, tuition assistance, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation (with employer match), 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave (3 weeks of each), dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. M-F work schedule.

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

2 positions open. Positions are located in Bryan and Long Counties

Job Responsibilities

job duties require home visitation services to medically diagnosed high-risk pregnant, post-partum and inter-conceptual women. They will provide nurse case management to refer for support, education and community resources. Target populations will be provided outreach to reduce disparities in birth outcomes. General clinical support will be provided in the home. Will communicate with health care providers with clients status updates throughout the program. Must have valid drivers license.

Minimum Qualifications

PH Nurse 1-Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification. $51,811.56

Preferred: Previous experience in home care and/or medical case management, Newborn and/or Pediatric. Bilingual-Spanish. One year of Labor & Delivery experience OR One year working in a prenatal care clinic or One year experience working with moms and babies.

Additional Information

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 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

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit https://coastalhealthdistrict.org

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

May be subject to pre-employment drug screen.

Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. 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

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.