Public Health Registered Nurse

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking licensed Registered Nurses to provide professional nursing care under supervision. The role emphasizes population health, comprehensive assessments, vaccination administration, and health education across age groups.

Opportunities include mentoring and possible program management support. Candidates must hold a Georgia RN license and CPR certification; PHN training or coursework within one year is required for certain levels.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing with PHN course within one year of hire and current Georgia RN license and CPR certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing with current Georgia RN license and CPR certification; or Associate's degree in nursing with one year of nursing experience and PHN course within one year of hire and RN license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and procedures.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments for all ages.
• Document patient care in EMR and handle billing information.
• Administer vaccines and medications per nursing assessment.
• Offer health education to individuals, families, and communities.
• Mentor new nurses and nursing students; supervise staff when applicable.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

GRITS

Job description

Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations.

• Under supervision, provide professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures.
• Provides comprehensive physical assessments for all ages and clinical programs.
• Participates in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing. Prepare to respond to public health emergencies and respond as directed.
• Utilize Electronic Medical Record to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
• Administer and dispense medications and vaccines based on nursing assessment according to established nurse protocols.
• Provides health education to individuals, families, and community partners.
• Incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds, e.g. cultural, socioeconomic educational, racial gender, age, ethnic, sexual orientation, professional, religious affiliation, mental and physical capabilities.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Serves as mentor for new nurses and/or preceptors for nursing students.
• May manage specific program activities and/or specific program evaluations.
• Assist with completing monthly/quarterly reports.
• May supervise support staff or employees.

PH Registered Nurse 1 – Target hire-in salary $59,143.37

Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification. Note: No experience required.

PH Registered Nurse 2 – Target hire-in salary $66,351.55

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR Certification.

PH Registered Nurse 3 – Target hire-in salary $73,677.24

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Two years of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

**Salary offered will be based on Education, Experience & Health District Budget**

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications also possess the following:

• Public Health experience
• Experience with screenings, immunizations, GRITS and interviewing patients
• Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language
• Knowledge of state leave policies
• Knowledge of recruitment process
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite