PH Registered Nurse - WIC

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southeast Health District seeks a PH Registered Nurse for a full-time, salaried role based in Statesboro, Metter, Claxton, Glennville or Reidsville, GA. You will perform WIC nutrition assessments, education, and counseling, develop care plans, and travel to clinics as needed.

Responsibilities include nursing care under nurse protocols, administering vaccines, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and training clinic staff on WIC procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required and PHN course to be completed within 1 year of hire.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification are required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments, education, and counseling to WIC participants and develop care plans.
• Travel to assigned clinics to deliver nutrition services.
• Serve as a WIC procedures and nutrition resource for district staff and partners.
• Train clinic staff on WIC procedures as needed.
• Adhere to vaccine and specimen collection protocols and HIPAA requirements.
• Provide nursing care per nurse protocols as needed and administer vaccinations at events.

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course

Georgia RN license

CPR certification

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

The Southeast Health District, WIC program is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of PH Registered Nurse based in Statesboro, Metter, Claxton, Glennville or Reidsville, GA.

Who We Are.

It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.

What We Offer.

As a member of the Southeast Health District, 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.

• 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 the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a 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 yourself.

Under general supervision, provide nutrition assessments, education, and counseling to WIC participants. Develop and document nutrition care plans for participants as required by state and district nutrition guidelines. Will travel to assigned clinics to provide nutrition assessments, education, and counseling to WIC participants. Serves as a resource on WIC procedures and nutrition to district staff and community partners. Train clinic staff on WIC procedures as needed. Adhere 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. This position may provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols as needed. Ensure 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

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.
• WIC experience or experience providing nutrition education.Bilingual.

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) is committed to fostering a culture of health and well-being among its employees. To support this commitment, SEHD encourages staff to incorporate regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote overall health.

To assist employees in achieving their wellness goals, the use of designated wellness breaks during the workday is authorized. Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of SEHD, 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.

SEHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Applicant selected will be required to provide an “official” college transcript, if applicable. The SEHD may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

Drug and Medical Screening may be required.

Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation is required.