Ryan White-RN

Northeast Health District; Athens (GA); Presencial; USD 61.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Annual and Sick Leave

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

State Retirement Plan

Continuing Education Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Specialty Care Clinic in Athens, Georgia is seeking a Public Health Nurse (PHN) to coordinate and deliver comprehensive nursing care for clients with HIV/AIDS in an outpatient setting.

The role requires a Georgia RN license and CPR, with PHN coursework, and involves outreach, prevention education, and collaboration on quality improvement. This is a full-time position offering generous benefits with opportunities to impact community health.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification
• Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Two years of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and provide assessment, planning, implementation, and related clinical services in a primary care outpatient setting for clients with HIV/AIDS and other conditions.
• Provide direct nursing care including physical assessments, education, treatment, and care plans.
• Screen and refer clients to other community services and assist with referrals and follow-up planning.
• Provide sexual health promotion and prevention education and counseling on medication adherence for viral suppression.
• Participate in staff meetings and assist with quality improvement projects and data quality monitoring.

Conocimientos

Public health nursing

HIV care

Outpatient care

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Associates degree in nursing

Descripción del empleo

Specialty Care Clinic

Athens, Georgia

Annual Salary: $68,000
Job Code: HCP192 | Pay Grade: M | Full-Time

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, this expanded role Public Health Nurse (PHN) works on a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for coordinating and providing assessment, planning, implementation, and related clinical services in a primary care outpatient setting for clients who have HIV/AIDS and other associated health conditions. This position plays an essential role supporting clients through the HIV Care Continuum, utilizing outreach and harm reduction principles and practices to engage and retain clients in care to achieve long-term viral suppression.

General duties include but are not limited to:

• Fulfill nurse protocol training requirements in HIV, STD, Immunization, and other relevant areas to function as an expanded role PHN.
• Provide direct nursing care including physical assessments, education, treatment, and develop and document a plan of care consistent with the clients’ level of need.
• Screen and refer clients to other community services providers as needed. Assist with referrals and follow-up treatment planning as indicated.
• Provide sexual health promotion and prevention education, including counseling clients and family regarding the importance of medication adherence for viral suppression.
• Participate in staff meetings and assist with developing and implementing quality improvement projects as needed.
• Maintain accurate medical records, assist with data entry and quality assurance monitoring such as internal chart audits and grant reporting.
• Assist with completing case reports and surveillance activities for notifiable diseases in collaboration.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Two years of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience managing HIV, STI/STD, and other communicable diseases in a clinical setting.

Experience working with culturally diverse and/or vulnerable populations, including sexual minorities and persons who have mental health or substance misuse disorders.

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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.

What we offer.

• 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 witha 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

Employee Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Annual and Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• State Retirement Plan
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Employee Discounts

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