Public Health Nurse: Protect & Empower Communities

Georgia Department of Public Health; Claxton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional impact

Workplace flexibility

Diverse team

Career longevity

Hands-on culture

Pride in work

Job summary

The Evans County Health Department in Claxton, GA seeks a full-time, salaried PH Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care across Women’s Health, Child Health, and Adult Health programs to the public.

Under general supervision, you will assess patients, plan care, administer vaccines, educate clients, and coordinate with agencies to meet health needs; HIPAA compliance and vaccine protocols are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire is required.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification are required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing and 1 year of public health experience. Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in programs such as Women’s Health, Child Health, and Adult Health.
• Assess client condition, develop plans of care, provide treatments, and refer to agencies as needed.
• Administer vaccinations and ensure vaccine protocols, HIPAA compliance, and accurate data entry.

Skills

CPR certification

Bilingual

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course within 1 year

Job description

The Evans County Health Department in Claxton, GA seeks a full-time, salaried PH Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing care across Women’s Health, Child Health, and Adult Health programs to the public.

Under general supervision, you will assess patients, plan care, administer vaccines, educate clients, and coordinate with agencies to meet health needs; HIPAA compliance and vaccine protocols are emphasized.