Public Health Nurse: TB Care & Flexible Schedule

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health in Columbus, GA seeks a Public Health RN to protect lives and support the health of residents. The role focuses on TB nursing, direct patient care, and coordination with partners to improve community health.

The position involves documenting care in EMR, ordering medications as needed, and acting as a patient advocate. Eligible candidates have an RN license in GA, CPR certification, and PHN coursework; a BSN is preferred and 1 year of RN experience is

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing and Georgia RN license with CPR certification.
• PHN course completion within one year of hire.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and 1+ year RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as TB nurse and provide professional nursing care per protocols.
• Function as an expanded role nurse according to patient needs.
• Use the EMR system to document care and enter billing information.
• Order and dispense medications based on nursing assessment and protocol.
• Serve as patient advocate and refer to community partners or physicians.

Skills

Nursing

CPR

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

PHN course within 1 year

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health in Columbus, GA seeks a Public Health RN to protect lives and support the health of residents. The role focuses on TB nursing, direct patient care, and coordination with partners to improve community health.

The position involves documenting care in EMR, ordering medications as needed, and acting as a patient advocate. Eligible candidates have an RN license in GA, CPR certification, and PHN coursework; a BSN is preferred and 1 year of RN experience is