PH Advanced Practice RN 1

Georgia Department of Public Health; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Make a Professional Impact

Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team

Workplace Flexibility

Career Longevity

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health's Whitfield County Health Department in Dalton seeks a Public Health Advanced Practice RN to provide high‑quality patient care and lead clinical activities in a busy community setting.

You will perform well checks and sports physicals, develop care plans using evidence based medicine, and ensure licensure and BLS compliance while collaborating with physicians and other programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing and licensure as an APRN in Georgia.
• Certification in specialty area approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform well checks and sports physicals.
• Develop comprehensive care plans using evidence-based medicine.
• Maintain licensure, certification and BLS for healthcare providers.
• Perform procedures per protocols (injections, immunizations, suturing, wound care).
• Administer orders and interpret diagnostics (x-ray, ECG, labs).
• Instruct and counsel patients on therapies and prevention.
• Prescribe therapy/medications per protocols.
• Obtain physician approval for non-protocol therapies.
• Examine patients to gather condition information.
• Assist with clinic/offsite programs; may precept NP students.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Advanced Practice Nurse

Clinical assessment

Evidence-based practice

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Georgia APRN license

CPR certification

Job description

Description

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

• 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 a Public Health Advanced Practice RN within the Whitfield County Health Department at 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 the lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Location: Whitfield County Health Department (Children's Clinic) in Dalton, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform well checks and sports physicals
• Develop comprehensive plans of care using evidence‑based medicine to include patient medical data, health history, progress notes and results of physical examination
• Maintain current licensure, certification and BLS for Healthcare providers
• Perform therapeutic procedures per protocols and professional experience including but not limited to injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care
• Administer orders and interpret diagnostic tests such as x‑ray, electrocardiogram and laboratory tests
• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens and health prevention/maintenance
• Prescribe appropriate therapy or medications per protocols
• Obtain physician approval for therapy or medications not based on protocols
• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical conditions
• Assist with other programs and services in the clinic and offsite, if needed
• May be asked to precept nurse practitioner students when available

Minimum Qualifications

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 the Georgia Board of Nursing and Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse and Georgia License as an APRN and CPR certification

Additional Information

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 posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph