Traveling TB Program Nurse - Public Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

13 Paid Holidays

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

The Coastal Health District TB Nurse at the Georgia Department of Public Health provides professional nursing care and TB guidance across county health departments. The role includes TB trainings, patient and partner education, and collaboration with hospitals, social workers, and community organizations to promote best practices and continuity of care.

Associate degree in nursing with one year of nursing experience and current Georgia RN license plus CPR certification are required; completion

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license
• Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire
• One year of nursing experience (PHN level) required or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct TB specific trainings, provide nursing services, guidance, and audit TB records for compliance.
• Provide TB education to patients and community partners.
• Facilitate hospitalization and discharge planning with social workers and/or infection control nurses.
• Provide comprehensive physical assessments for TB patients of all ages.
• Serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians.
• Assist county health departments with home visits for TB cases/suspects.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and community organizations to promote best practices and continuity of care.
• Maintain a database of N95 mask fit testing for Coastal Health District staff and assist with annual staff fit testing.
• Participate in contact investigations for cases and suspects.

Skills

Nursing

TB knowledge

Patient education

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course completion within 1 year of hire

Georgia RN license

Tools

N95 fit testing

CPR certification

Job description

The Coastal Health District TB Nurse at the Georgia Department of Public Health provides professional nursing care and TB guidance across county health departments. The role includes TB trainings, patient and partner education, and collaboration with hospitals, social workers, and community organizations to promote best practices and continuity of care.

Associate degree in nursing with one year of nursing experience and current Georgia RN license plus CPR certification are required; completion