Public Health Nurse

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Georgia; On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Public Health invites applications for a Public Health Nurse in Richardson Health Center. The nurse identifies high risk populations, administers vaccines, and delivers care aligned with established protocols.

Primary duties include assessment, planning, and coordinated community health initiatives. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s of Nursing, GA RN license, and CPR certification; or an Associate’s degree with PHN experience and course completion, plus GA RN license and CPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college; current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; CPR certification.
• Associate's degree in nursing with one year PHN experience and PHN course within one year of hire; current Georgia RN license and CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Identify high risk populations and tailor interventions based on population needs and resources.
• Provide treatments, administer medications/vaccines, and deliver preventive and maintenance care per nurse protocols.
• Screen and refer clients to other community service providers; develop care plans for individuals, families, and populations.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of health care needs and apply population health principles to practice.
• Participate in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Georgia RN license

CPR certification

PHN course completion

Job description

Public Health Nurse (10218)

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.

Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.

LOCATION: Richardson Health Center DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services SALARY INFORMATION: $66,351.55 Annually / Pay Grade L / Job Code HCP191

Identifies high risk populations and tailor interventions based on the needs of the population and the resources available. Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines and provides preventive and maintenance care to patient/families consistent with nurse protocols. Screens and refers clients to other community service providers. Participates in the planning, organizing and evaluation of program areas to ensure the goals and objective(s) of the program are met. Provides clinical services to target population. Applies principles of population health to practice. Conducts comprehensive assessments of client’s health care needs. Develops comprehensive plans of care for individual, families, and populations. Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by client’s responses and conditions. Provides health education instruction and/or classes to individuals, families, for the promotion and maintenance of health. Develops and sustains community partnerships. Participates in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. May manage specific program activities and/or specific program evaluations. Adheres to all DCBOH policies and procedures.

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 PHN experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior experience in a medical office setting with excellent customer service skills.
• Public Health experience is a plus.
• Knowledge and usage of computers and Windows Software related programs.
• The ability to translate English to Spanish and Spanish to English orally and in writing is preferred but not required.

Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements.

• Pre-Employment Drug Screening
• Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
• Previous Employment Reference Check
• Specific Immunizations
• Motor vehicle check
• Education and/or Licensure verification

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.