Hourly PH Registered Nurse 1

Georgia Department of Public Health; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking an hourly, part-time Registered Nurse in the North Georgia Health District Office, Dalton, GA. Responsibilities include managing the Children First (C1st) program workflow, comprehensive home visits, and coordinating with multiple county partners to connect families with services.

Minimum qualifications include an Associate degree in nursing, a PHN course, a GA RN license, and CPR certification. Bilingual in English/Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assures Children\'s First (C1st) program operations include the accurate processing of paperwork, documentation and record keeping of protected health information.
• Conducts home visits to complete comprehensive assessments of clients health care needs.
• Assists (6) counties in District 1-2 in the promotion and assessment of eligible children into the Children First (C1st) Program.
• Develops and sustains community partnerships.
• Works closely with other programs within the Children with Special Needs (CWSN) Unit, such as Children\'s Medical Services, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention & Babies Can\'t Wait to ensure linkage to all available services.
• Provided back-up to C1st Referral Coordinator, as needed.
• Screens and refers clients to other community service providers.
• Participates in drills and exercises on mass dispensing.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Skills

Bilingual-English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course within one year of hire

GA Registered Professional Nurse license

CPR certification

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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
• 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/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 an Hourly PH Registered Nurse within 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 lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Location: North GA Health District Office- Dalton, GA

(Hourly Part Time--up to 29 hrs. per week max)

Job Responsibilities

• Assures Children's First (C1st) program operations include the accurate processing of paperwork, documentation and record keeping of protected health information
• Conducts home visits to complete comprehensive assessments of clients health care needs
• Assists (6) counties in District 1-2 in the promotion and assessment of eligible children into the Children First (C1st) Program
• Develops and sustains community partnerships
• Works closely with other programs within the Children with Special Needs (CWSN) Unit, such as Children's Medical Services, Early Hearing Detection and Intervention & Babies Can't Wait to ensure linkage to all available services
• Provided back-up to C1st Referral Coordinator, as needed
• Screens and refers clients to other community service providers
• Participates in drills and exercises on mass dispensing
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual-English/Spanish

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.

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

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 at www.nghd.org.

CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer