Public Health RN - Float Nurse, Flexible Schedule Benefits

State of Georgia; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia’s Department of Public Health is seeking a PH Registered Nurse 1 to provide professional nursing care as a Float Nurse. The role is based at the Lowndes County Health Department in Valdosta, GA, with travel to Echols, Cook, Lanier, and Brooks counties as required by operations.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in nursing, is licensed as a Georgia RN, completed a PHN course within a year, and is CPR certified. Public Health RN Protocols and a BSN are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university with completion of a PHN course within one year of hire.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.
• Preferred: Public Health RN Protocols and a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with established nursing protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as a Float Nurse with a primary duty location at the Lowndes County Health Department in Valdosta, GA, and travels to provide nursing services and staffing support at other South Health District locations as needed.

Skills

CPR Certification

Public health mindset

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course

Georgia RN license

CPR certification

Job description

State of Georgia’s Department of Public Health is seeking a PH Registered Nurse 1 to provide professional nursing care as a Float Nurse. The role is based at the Lowndes County Health Department in Valdosta, GA, with travel to Echols, Cook, Lanier, and Brooks counties as required by operations.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate degree in nursing, is licensed as a Georgia RN, completed a PHN course within a year, and is CPR certified. Public Health RN Protocols and a BSN are preferred.