Ph Nurse 2-TB Program

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

13 Paid Holidays

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

The Coastal Health District TB Nurse at the Georgia Department of Public Health provides professional nursing care and TB guidance across county health departments. The role includes TB trainings, patient and partner education, and collaboration with hospitals, social workers, and community organizations to promote best practices and continuity of care.

Associate degree in nursing with one year of nursing experience and current Georgia RN license plus CPR certification are required; completion

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license
• Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire
• One year of nursing experience (PHN level) required or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct TB specific trainings, provide nursing services, guidance, and audit TB records for compliance.
• Provide TB education to patients and community partners.
• Facilitate hospitalization and discharge planning with social workers and/or infection control nurses.
• Provide comprehensive physical assessments for TB patients of all ages.
• Serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians.
• Assist county health departments with home visits for TB cases/suspects.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to promote best practices and continuity of care.
• Maintain a database of N95 mask fit testing for Coastal Health District staff and assist with annual staff fit testing.
• Participate in contact investigations for cases and suspects.

Skills

Nursing

TB knowledge

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course completion within 1 year of hire

Georgia RN license

Tools

N95 fit testing

CPR certification

Job description

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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, 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 witha 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

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.

Under broad supervision the District TB Nurse will provide professional nursing care in accordance with nursing protocols, policies and procedures. The individual will provide TB guidance, education and/or training to patients, staff, healthcare facilities and community partners based on State of Georgia TB protocols.

*Position will travel to all county health departments within District -Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh.

• Conduct TB specific trainings, provide nursing services, guidance, and audit TB records for compliance.
• Provide TB education to patients and community partners.
• Facilitate hospitalization and/or discharge planning with social worker and/or infection control nurses.
• Provide comprehensive physical assessments for TB patients of all ages.
• Serves as patient advocate and refers patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.
• Assist county health departments perform home visits for TB cases/suspects to assess the home environment or a hospital visit prior to discharge.
• Collaborate with health care providers, hospitals, substance abuse centers, correctional facilities, and community organizations to promote best practices, foster continuity of care, and provide needed consultation for TB patients.
• Maintain a database of N95 mask fit testing for all Coastal Health District staff and assist with annual staff fit testing.
• Participate in contact investigations for cases and suspects to elicit and evaluate identified contacts.
• The District TB Nurse may be asked to perform other duties within their scope of practice.

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:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience working with tuberculosis or infectious diseases
• Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language
• Computer experience (Word,Excel,PowerPoint, data entry, etc.)

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

Education documentation must be provided by applicants. License/certification must be provided if required for position. Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

* May be subject to pre-employment drug screen

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.