Public Health Registered Nurse - Entry-Level Impact

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support a range of public health activities at the Cherokee County Health Department in Woodstock, GA. You will deliver clinical services, immunizations, and population health interventions to diverse communities.

The role emphasizes client assessments, care planning, and coordination with partners. Competitive benefits apply; valid GA RN license and CPR are required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• completion of a PHN course within one year of hire.
• current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
• CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists with comprehensive assessments of client’s health care needs.
• Assists with community needs assessment.
• Identifies high risk populations and tailors interventions.
• Under direction may modify client treatment plans as indicated.
• Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines and preventive care.
• Screens and refers clients to other providers.
• Participates in drills on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing.
• Plans, organizes, and evaluates program areas to meet goals.
• Provides clinical services to target population.
• Applies population health principles to practice.
• Provides health care, first aid, immunizations, and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation.
• Completes orientation and cross training.

Skills

Patient assessment

Immunizations

Care planning

Medication administration

Public health nursing

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

PHN course within 1 year of hire

Georgia RN license

CPR certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to support a range of public health activities at the Cherokee County Health Department in Woodstock, GA. You will deliver clinical services, immunizations, and population health interventions to diverse communities.

The role emphasizes client assessments, care planning, and coordination with partners. Competitive benefits apply; valid GA RN license and CPR are required.