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PH RN

Georgia Department of Public Health

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 57,000 - 67,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading agency in Georgia dedicated to public health as a Public Health RN. This role involves assessing health needs, providing direct care, and educating communities about health promotion and disease prevention. The position offers competitive benefits, including a salary starting at $57,500 and numerous professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Employee retirement plan

14 paid holidays

Health insurance

Vacation & sick leave

Dental and vision insurance

Long-term care insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

Must have a current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
CPR certification required.
Public Health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and educate individuals and communities.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals for health promotion.
Assess and treat patients with various health conditions.

Skills

Patient Care

Public Health Education

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate's degree in nursing

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This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.

As a Public Health RN at Richmond County Health Department, 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.

Starting Salary: $57,500.00

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.

Benefits

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

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30-minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Job Responsibilities

About

Must be able to promote and protect public health by providing direct patient care, educating individuals and communities about health and wellness and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to include but not be limited to:

assessing, and treating patients with various health conditions, administering medications and providing appropriate treatments per nursing protocols.

Educating patients, families and communities about disease prevention, self-care and health promotion strategies.

Health education, public health interventions, collaboration and documentation are key components to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR

Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or University AND one year of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional license along with CPR certification.

Please attached a copy of your Georgia nursing license and CPR.

This position is considered a Category 4 under the pre-employment fitness-for duty

Category 4: Health-related:

Positions where medical knowledge and skills are required, such as nurses or therapists.

Preferred Qualifications

Public Health experience preferred, but willing to train. 1–3-year nursing experience desired.

Additional Information

Employment Information

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

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH 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 DPH, 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.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH 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.

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.

No benefits are offered for part time employees.

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What is your highest level of education in the field of nursing?

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Masters
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How many years work experience have you had in Public Health have you had? (make sure you have included in you work experience on your application.)

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1 - 2 years
2 - 3 years
3 years or more
I have not worked in Public Health
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Seniority level

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type

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Job function

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Health Care Provider
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