Public Health RN: Community Nursing with Flexible Schedule

Georgia Department of Public Health; Monroe (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

State retirement plan

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health seeks a Public Health Registered Nurse for the Northeast Health District’s Walton County Health Department. Under supervision, you will provide professional nursing care across programs, assess patients, educate, and refer as appropriate.

Travel to other health departments or clinics within District 10 may be required. Ideal candidates hold an Associate's in Nursing, complete PHN coursework within a year, possess GA RN licensure and CPR certification.

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. Note: No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Deliver clinical services across Immunizations, WIC, Family Planning, Women’s Health, Diabetes, Hypertension, STD, TB.
• Assess patients, develop individualized plans of care, administer treatments, and provide patient education.
• Perform health screenings, immunizations, and other preventive health services.
• Coordinate referrals to community resources and specialty care providers as appropriate.
• Accurately document patient encounters and maintain electronic health records.
• Utilize electronic health record systems and other technology to support care and clinic operations.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary staff for coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in community outreach and health education initiatives.
• Support public health emergency preparedness and response activities.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Electronic health records

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

PHN course within one year

Georgia RN license

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

The Georgia Department of Public Health seeks a Public Health Registered Nurse for the Northeast Health District’s Walton County Health Department. Under supervision, you will provide professional nursing care across programs, assess patients, educate, and refer as appropriate.

Travel to other health departments or clinics within District 10 may be required. Ideal candidates hold an Associate's in Nursing, complete PHN coursework within a year, possess GA RN licensure and CPR certification.