PH Registered Nurse 1 or 2

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

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health in Dalton, GA, seeks a PH Registered Nurse to join a dedicated team focused on protecting Georgian lives through children’s health programs and public health initiatives.

The ideal candidate will coordinate care, perform assessments, educate families, and collaborate with multisector partners to link eligible children with necessary services. Strong communication and clinical skills are essential for success in this role.

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

• Assures Children’s Medical Service program operations including accurate processing of paperwork and records
• Provides care coordination and case management to children with complex medical needs
• Assesses patient condition, develops care plans, educates patient and family, and refers to needed services
• Documents relevant observations and responses to treatment
• Performs home visits to assess client care needs
• Supports orthopedic clinics and Telehealth communications between physicians and patients
• Engages with six counties in District 1-2 for program outreach and enrollment
• Develops and sustains community partnerships and linkages to services
• Participates in drills and mass dispensing exercises
• Assists in pandemic response efforts
• Requires minimal supervision in job responsibilities

Skills

Care coordination

Case management

Telehealth

Documentation

Patient assessment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

PHN course within 1 year of hire

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: North Georgia Health District- (C1st/CMS Dept)- Dalton, GA

• Assures Children's Medical Service program operations include the accurate processing of paperwork, documentation and record keeping of protected health information
• Provides care coordination and case management services to children who have complicated medical conditions
• Assesses the patient's condition, develops plans of care, educates patient and the family, and refers patient to agencies that can assist in meeting health and/or social needs
• Documents pertinent observations and responses to treatment
• Conducts home visits to complete comprehensive assessments of client care needs
• Assists with monthly Orthopedic Clinics and quarterly Genetics and Neurology Telehealth Clinics
• Facilitates physician/patient communication and treatment via Telehealth
• Assists 6 counties in District 1-2 in the promotion and enrollment of eligible children into the Children's Medical Service and Children First programs
• Develops and sustains community partnerships
• Participates in program outreach
• Conducts presentations at schools, churches, and organizations
• Work closely with other programs within the CWSN Unit, such as Children First, Early Hearing Detection & Intervention and Babies Can't Wait to ensure linkage to all eligible services
• Screens and refers clients to other community service providers
• Participates in drills and exercises on mass dispensing
• Assists in Department of Public Health current response to pandemic
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision

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

• Bilingual-English/Spanish
• Experience providing case management services
• Public Health experience
• Baccalaureate level health assessment course

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