PH Registered Nurse 2 (Maternal Child Health)

Georgia Department of Public Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated PH Registered Nurse 2 to join their Maternal Child Health Division. This role focuses on providing professional nursing care to enhance the health outcomes of families, particularly those with special needs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in nursing, excellent case management skills, and a passion for community health. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of residents. If you are ready to connect your passion with purpose, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Employee Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Care Insurance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Associate's degree with experience required.
• CPR certification and Georgia RN license mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care focusing on health promotion and illness prevention.
• Collaborates with families and community organizations to meet needs.

Skills

Professional Nursing Care

Case Management

Collaboration with Community Organizations

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Pay Grade: L

Connect passion with purpose. The Fulton County Board of Health provides a variety of services that help protect residents from health threats, increase access to health services to improve health outcomes, and provide information that assists Fulton County citizens in living healthier lives.

The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of PH Registered Nurse 2 within the Fulton County Board of Health in the Maternal Child Health Division.

Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

www.fultoncountyboh.com

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, the promotion of health, and the maintenance of the health of populations. Cares for populations with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.

• Provides professional nursing care within program policies and procedures.
• Focuses on enrolling families with children with special needs.
• Provides case management for enrolled children and their families.
• Collaborates with MCH programs, Fulton County Board of Health programs, the medical community, local school systems, and other community-based organizations to address family needs.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, a current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse, and CPR certification. Alternatively, an Associate's degree in nursing with one year of nursing experience, completion of a PHN course within one year of hire, a current Georgia RN license, and CPR certification are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
• One year of experience working with children with special needs.
• One year of experience in case management/care coordination.

Employment Information

• Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
• Fulton County Board of Health considers educational credentials recognized by CHEA and/or the US Department of Education.
• The selected candidate will undergo pre-employment drug screening, criminal background checks, and reference checks.

Employees may be required to assist in emergency situations as a condition of employment. For accommodations under the ADA, email [e-mail] by the closing date.

Due to application volume, status updates will not be provided via phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered, but not all will be interviewed. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.

Performance Aptitudes include data utilization, human interaction, equipment operation, verbal and mathematical aptitude, functional and situational reasoning.

*District 3-2 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

The State does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected service, or other protected categories when making selections.

This position is subject to close once a satisfactory applicant pool is identified.