Public Health Nurse Practitioner - Travel & Impact

State of Georgia; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner for the North Central Health District, based in Macon, GA, with travel to 13 counties. The role involves independent practice under a nurse protocol, patient assessments, treatment plans, and medication management.

Requirements include a Master's in Nursing, active Georgia RN/APRN licenses, and CPR. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary of about $84,477.37 per year.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing and Georgia APRN certification.
• Two years of nursing experience and active Georgia license as RN and APRN.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care per protocols and guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and create treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications when authorized under nurse protocols.
• Travel to 13 county health departments as needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Clinical care

Medication management

Nurse protocol compliance

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Certification per Georgia Board of Nursing

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health seeks a Nurse Practitioner for the North Central Health District, based in Macon, GA, with travel to 13 counties. The role involves independent practice under a nurse protocol, patient assessments, treatment plans, and medication management.

Requirements include a Master's in Nursing, active Georgia RN/APRN licenses, and CPR. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a salary of about $84,477.37 per year.