Public Health RN — WIC & Immunizations

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southeast Health District seeks a PH Registered Nurse for a full-time, salaried role based in Statesboro, Metter, Claxton, Glennville or Reidsville, GA. You will perform WIC nutrition assessments, education, and counseling, develop care plans, and travel to clinics as needed.

Responsibilities include nursing care under nurse protocols, administering vaccines, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and training clinic staff on WIC procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing required and PHN course to be completed within 1 year of hire.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification are required.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments, education, and counseling to WIC participants and develop care plans.
• Travel to assigned clinics to deliver nutrition services.
• Serve as a WIC procedures and nutrition resource for district staff and partners.
• Train clinic staff on WIC procedures as needed.
• Adhere to vaccine and specimen collection protocols and HIPAA requirements.
• Provide nursing care per nurse protocols as needed and administer vaccinations at events.

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course

Georgia RN license

CPR certification

Bachelor's degree in nursing (preferred)

Job description

The Southeast Health District seeks a PH Registered Nurse for a full-time, salaried role based in Statesboro, Metter, Claxton, Glennville or Reidsville, GA. You will perform WIC nutrition assessments, education, and counseling, develop care plans, and travel to clinics as needed.

Responsibilities include nursing care under nurse protocols, administering vaccines, ensuring HIPAA compliance, and training clinic staff on WIC procedures.