NP/PA, PT Hourly- Glynn CARE

Georgia Department of Public Health; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

The Glynn Care Center within Coastal Health District of the Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking qualified clinicians to provide primary medical care and HIV/AIDS-focused services under physician supervision. The incumbent will complete physicals, treat, counsel, and, in some cases, prescribe medications.

This is a part-time position not eligible for benefits; staff are considered essential for emergencies and may be asked to support SPOCs/PODs as needed.

Qualifications

• NP-Doctorate or MS in nursing and applicable Georgia licensure.
• Certification in the specialty area(s) approved by Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse and as an APRN.
• PA: Bachelor’s degree and PA training program with ARC-PA certification or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Performs a comprehensive assessment of clients’ health care needs using interview techniques.
• Conducts complete physical examinations including Pap smear and genital/rectal exams.
• Orders laboratory and diagnostic studies per guidelines and HIV management focus.
• Analyzes health histories, labs and exams to inform care decisions.
• Develops a care plan addressing HIV status, OI management and comorbidities.
• Documents the plan of care within 72 hours and updates as needed.
• Collaborates with clients, families, physicians, nurses and case managers.
• Develops differential diagnoses and evaluation strategies when dx is unclear.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medical histories

Patient counseling

Primary care

Education

NP Doctorate or MSN in nursing

PA degree or PA training program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Provide healthcare services at the Glynn Care Center. The center provides primary medical care and consultation for clients infected with or at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Incumbent will provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed physician. Incumbent will complete physicals, provide treatment, counsel clients, and in some cases, prescribe medication.

This is a part-time position not eligible for benefits

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.

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 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

Performs a comprehensive assessment of clients’ health care needs: Uses appropriate interview techniques to obtain pertinent present, past, family, social, and sexual histories.

• Performs a complete systematic physical examination to include Pap smear (women), genital and rectal exams at medical intake and annually.
• Performs an approved mental status exam at intake and as medically indicated.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic studies consistent with adopted guidelines and established practice models for HIV management, OI prophylaxis and treatment and other chronic medical and psychological conditions with consideration of the scope of available resources.
• Accurately analyzes and evaluates findings from health histories, laboratory studies and physical examination.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care that addresses HIV status, OI disease management and prevention, and other chronic conditions.
• Completes/documents the plan of care within 72 hrs and modifies as medically indicated.
• Collaborates effectively with clients, families, physicians, case managers, nurses, and other skilled health professionals in the plan of care development.
• Develops differential dx and a strategy for evaluation when dx is unclear.

NP-Doctorate or 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 Georgia Board of Nursing AND Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Georgia license as a APRN AND AND CPR certification PA-Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physician assistant studies and two years of general medicine experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and completion of physician assistant training program of at least Twenty-four months certified by the Accreditation Review Commission of the PA, ARC-PA, and certification to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (or eligibility to obtain within one year).

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

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.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
• * May be subject to pre-employment drug screen