Public Health Nurse — Flexible Schedule & Impact

State of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

ERS GSEPS retirement plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Dental and vision

Job summary

State of Georgia's Jones County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Registered Nurse to support essential public health initiatives across the state. The role includes patient care in clinics and community settings, vaccination administration, and health education.

Under supervision, duties include nursing care per protocols, coordinating referrals, and contributing to disaster preparedness and TB/BCCP programs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing and one year of nursing experience; completion of a PHN course within one year of hire.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care under nurse protocols.
• Administer medications and vaccines per protocol.
• Order and interpret labs; provide patient education and referrals.
• Conduct women’s health, TB, and cancer program-related services.
• Collaborate with physicians and other care providers as needed.
• Promote public health education and community resources.

Skills

Nursing experience

Public health principles

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course

Job description

State of Georgia's Jones County Health Department is seeking a Public Health Registered Nurse to support essential public health initiatives across the state. The role includes patient care in clinics and community settings, vaccination administration, and health education.

Under supervision, duties include nursing care per protocols, coordinating referrals, and contributing to disaster preparedness and TB/BCCP programs.