Public Health Nurse — Elevate Community Health

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

Job summary

DeKalb Public Health in Richardson Health Center is hiring a Public Health Nurse (10218) to identify high risk populations, deliver vaccines and preventive care, and coordinate community health interventions.

The role requires a nursing degree and Georgia RN licensure with CPR certification; experience in public health and bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) are a plus. Salary information is provided and the agency follows pre-employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and state license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Identifies high risk populations and tailors interventions.
• Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines, and offers preventive health care.
• Screens and refers clients to other services.
• Participates in program planning, organization, and evaluation to meet goals.
• Delivers clinical services to target populations and develops care plans.
• Performs health education and builds community partnerships.
• Participates in drills for pandemics and mass dispensing.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree in Nursing

Job description

DeKalb Public Health in Richardson Health Center is hiring a Public Health Nurse (10218) to identify high risk populations, deliver vaccines and preventive care, and coordinate community health interventions.

The role requires a nursing degree and Georgia RN licensure with CPR certification; experience in public health and bilingual abilities (English/Spanish) are a plus. Salary information is provided and the agency follows pre-employment requirements.