Public Health RN 1 (Columbus)

Georgia Department of Public Health; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional impact

Workplace flexibility

Diverse team

Career longevity

Hands-on culture

Pride in work

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health in Columbus, GA seeks a Public Health Registered Nurse to support the mission of protecting lives and promoting healthy lifestyles in diverse communities.

The role emphasizes documenting patient care in EMR, nursing assessment, medication administration, patient advocacy, and potential expanded-role duties within two years.

Qualifications include Associate’s degree in nursing, Georgia RN license, CPR, and optional BSN with preferred experience.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the EMR system to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
• Order and dispense medications based on nursing assessment and according to established nurse protocol.
• Serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.
• Within 2 years of hire, function as an expanded-role nurse to provide nursing care consistent with the patient’s level of need.

Skills

Patient advocacy

EMR documentation

Nursing assessment

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Benefits

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Description

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Benefits

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As a Public Health Registered Nurse within Columbus Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

This position will be based at the Columbus Health Department and will support the department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Utilize the EMR system to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
• Order and dispense medications based on nursing assessment and according to established nurse protocol.
• Serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.
• Within 2 years of hire, function as an expanded-role nurse to provide nursing care consistent with the patient’s level of need.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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. No experience required. *A copy of college transcripts is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Additional Information

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.