Nurse

The Coastal Health District; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave Package

Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Coastal Health District in Savannah, Georgia is seeking a qualified nursing professional to deliver essential patient care under various health protocols. This role emphasizes collaboration with a healthcare team and involves providing education to clients about health management.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree in nursing and active Georgia RN licensure. Full-time benefits include generous leave, health insurance, and retirement plans. Become part of a dedicated team focused on public health and community wellness.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients under the Family Planning, STD, HIV, and TB protocols.
• Consult and coordinate with health care team members.
• Provide education to clients, families, and community service providers.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment skills

Medication administration

Team coordination

Client education

Education

Associate degree in nursing

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Overview

Pay Grade: L

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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.

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.

Benefits and opportunities

• 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 – Opportunities for continuous learning and development that support a long-term career
• Hands-on Working Culture – Active engagement and problem-solving in all roles
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health with dedicated colleagues

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides comprehensive assessment of client's health care needs
• Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines, and preventative/maintenance care to clients and families
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records
• Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients responses and conditions
• Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients conditions
• Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained
• Provides education to clients, families, and community service providers
• 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 (HCP190) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications: BSN; Previous Public Health experience strongly preferred. Applicants hired for the position with an ASN degree will be required to successfully complete an approved School of Nursing BSN Level Health Assessment Course if they have not previously done so.

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

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.