PH Registered Nurse – Atkinson

Southeast Health District - District 9-2; Pearson (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health District - District 9-2 is seeking a licensed Registered Nurse to provide professional clinical care under protocols and deliver essential public health services across women’s health, child health, and adult health programs.

The role involves patient assessment, care planning, education, and coordination with social services; vaccinations and specimen handling are key components, with strict HIPAA compliance and accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing and PHN course within 1 year.
• Current Georgia RN license and CPR certification.
• Ability to follow nurse protocols under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care per nurse protocols.
• Deliver community health services in Women's Health, Child Health, Adult Health.
• Assess client condition, develop care plans, provide treatments, educate clients, and refer to appropriate agencies.
• Record observations and responses to treatment; ensure data accuracy.
• Administer vaccinations at mass vaccination events or emergencies; ensure safety and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Vaccination protocols

Community health

HIPAA compliance

Patient education

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course within 1 year

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols. Provides community health services in programs such as Women's Health, Child Health, Adult Health, etc. to the general public. Assesses the client's condition, develops plans of care, provides treatments, educates clients, and refers clients to agencies that can assist in meeting social and/or health needs. Records pertinent observations and responses to treatment. Adheres to protocols set in place for vaccine administration and specimen collection, including but not limited to appropriate patient identification, registration, preparation and administration of vaccine, labeling, requisitioning, and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab by courier. Ensures that all safety precautions, HIPAA requirements and data entry are accurate and acknowledged. Administer vaccinations during designated events such as mass vaccination clinics or in the event of a declared emergency. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing. One year of experience as a registered professional nurse. Public health experience. Bilingual.