PH Registered Nurse 1

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support a range of public health activities at the Cherokee County Health Department in Woodstock, GA. You will deliver clinical services, immunizations, and population health interventions to diverse communities.

The role emphasizes client assessments, care planning, and coordination with partners. Competitive benefits apply; valid GA RN license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's 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

• Assists with comprehensive assessments of client’s health care needs.
• Assists with community needs assessment.
• Identifies high risk populations and tailors interventions.
• Under direction may modify client treatment plans as indicated.
• Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines and preventive care.
• Screens and refers clients to other providers.
• Participates in drills on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing.
• Plans, organizes, and evaluates program areas to meet goals.
• Provides clinical services to target population.
• Applies population health principles to practice.
• Provides health care, first aid, immunizations, and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation.
• Completes orientation and cross training.

Skills

Patient assessment

Immunizations

Care planning

Medication administration

Public health nursing

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

PHN course within 1 year of hire

Georgia RN license

CPR certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

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
• 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 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: Cherokee County Health Department, Woodstock, GA

Under supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures within but not limited to areas of Family Planning, Women's Health, STD's, Children's Health, TB, and Immunizations.

• Assists with conducting comprehensive assessments of client's health care needs.
• Assists with conducting community needs assessment.
• Identifies high risk populations and tailors' interventions based on the needs of the population with the resources available.
• Under direction may modify client treatment plans as indicated by the client's responses and conditions.
• Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines and provides preventative and maintenance care to patient/families consistent with the care plan and/or physician treatment plan.
• Screens and refers clients to other community service providers.
• Participates in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing.
• Participates in the planning, organizing, and evaluation of program areas to ensure the goals and objectives of the program are being met.
• Provides clinical services to target population.
• Applies principles of population health to practice.
• Provides health care, first aid, immunizations, and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation.
• Completes training on both community resources and developing community partnerships.
• Prepares clients for and assists with the examination and treatments.
• Assists with providing health care, first aid, immunizations, and assistance in Cherokee County.
• Completes all necessary orientation, training, and cross training.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification. Note: No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical office experience
• Computer experience
• Public Health Nursing experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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

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