PT PH RN

Georgia Department of Public Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health seeks a Registered Nurse with a BSN to serve in Augusta, GA. The role includes vaccines administration, women’s and children’s health services, STD testing, and pap smears within established DPH protocols.

Requires at least 2 years clinical nursing experience and CPR/BLS certification. EMR experience and strong critical thinking are essential for effective patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• BSN from an accredited university.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience using EMR systems.
• Ability to learn procedures quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to women, children, and infants within DPH protocols.
• Administer vaccines according to schedules.
• Provide services to female and male patients, including STD testing, lab draws, breast exams, pap smears, and other DPH procedures.
• Complete inventories and medication counts at end of shifts.
• Collaborate with peers to provide holistic care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

BSN

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

EMR

Job description

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 PT PH RN within Richmond County Health Department (Laney Walker and South Augusta), 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.

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.

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 witha 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

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.

• Work with peers to provide services to women, children and infants within the DPH protocols and guidelines.
• Administer vaccines via the vaccines schedules and catch up schedules.
• Provide services to female and male patients, including, but not limited to STD testing, lab draws, breast exams, pap smears and other procedures done by DPH protocols.
• Complete inventories and medication counts at end of shifts.
• Work with peers to provide holistic care.

All East Central Health District 6 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Must possess BSN from accredited University of Nursing CPR/BLS certification. Worked in clinical setting at least 2 years. Ability to work within a EMR. Critical thinking skills required. Ability to learn procedures/protocols quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in Women's Health and Children's Health
• Immunization administration
• MAPEP

Under the pre-employment fitness-for-duty this position is considered a

Category 4: Health-related:

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

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: [e-mail].

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.