Public Health Nurse 2

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Georgia; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

3 Weeks Annual Leave

3 Weeks Sick Leave

Hybrid teleworking after probation

Pension Plan

401K Match

Health Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

DeKalb Public Health in Decatur, GA, seeks a Public Health Nurse 2 to deliver professional nursing care within the adult health programs, immunizations, and screening services. You will work under general supervision in the Clinical Services division, following established nurse protocols and contributing to community health goals.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Nursing and GA RN license with CPR, or an Associate's in nursing with PHN experience and CPR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and Georgia RN license with CPR certification.
• An Associate's degree in nursing plus 1 year PHN experience and CPR certification.
• Pre-employment screenings, background checks, and licensure verification may apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care according to established protocols.
• Administer immunizations to infants, children, and adults and perform screenings.
• Conduct client assessments and educate on health problems; arrange referrals.
• Assist with vaccine inventory and related program duties.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Immunizations

CPR certification

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

Public Health Nurse 2 (10221)

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.

EXCEPTIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation

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

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols. Works in the program area of adult health (STD, Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, Pregnancy Testing/Perinatal Case Management), also provide immunizations to infants, children, and adults as well as hearing/vision and dental screenings. Performs client assessment, provides treatments, educates clients on health problems, and provides the necessary referrals to internal and external health care providers. Assists with weekly and monthly vaccine inventory and performs other duties as needed.

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.

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.

Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.