PH Registered Nurse – Bacon

Southeast Health District - District 9-2; Alma (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Health District - District 9-2 is seeking a registered nurse to provide professional nursing care in community health programs including Women’s Health, Child Health, and Adult Health. You will assess clients, develop care plans, administer treatments, and educate patients while following vaccine protocols and HIPAA guidelines.

The role involves vaccine administration at events, supporting the WIC Breastfeeding Program, managing breast pump inventories, and coordinating follow-ups with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing; completion of a PHN course within one year of hire; current Georgia RN license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care per nurse protocols.
• Deliver community health services across Women’s Health, Child Health, and Adult Health programs.
• Assess client condition, develop care plans, administer treatments and educate clients.
• Refer clients to social/health services as needed.
• Record observations and responses to treatment; ensure vaccine protocols are followed.
• Administer vaccines during events and mass clinics; comply with HIPAA and data entry.
• Support the WIC Breastfeeding Program; maintain breast pump inventories and eWIC records.
• Receive shipments, track clients, and ensure proper pump issuance and cleaning; perform other duties.

Skills

Nurse care proficiency

Vaccine administration

Patient education

CPR certification

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course within 1 year of hire

Georgia RN license

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. Supports the WIC Breastfeeding Program, with obtaining and maintaining Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification strongly encouraged but not required. Manages county breast pump and breastfeeding supply inventories, including eWIC documentation, daily and monthly inventory records, discrepancy reporting, and secure storage. Receives and verifies breast pump shipments, tracks and follows up with clients issued Symphony breast pumps, and ensures proper pump issuance and cleaning in accordance with State WIC breastfeeding policies. Performs 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.