Nurse Practitioner (Macon-Bibb County)
About The Position
The Georgia Department of Public Health is hiring a Nurse Practitioner for the Macon-Bibb County Health Department. The role supports public health initiatives and the health and well-being of communities across Georgia. Under the supervision of a senior nurse practitioner, the nurse practitioner performs advanced nursing functions and healthcare services in specialized areas. The position operates under a written nurse protocol agreement with a delegating physician, provides physical examinations and treatment, and counsels clients. Medication may be prescribed when authorized. The position requires a master's degree in nursing or other education approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing, certification in approved specialty area(s), Georgia RN and APRN licenses, and CPR certification. The selected candidate may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided. In an identified emergency, the employee may be required to assist with the department's emergency responsibilities. The State of Georgia offers full-time salaried employees a benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, deferred compensation, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
Requirements
- Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, and/or other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- Certification in specialty area(s) approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
- Georgia license as an APRN.
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical examinations, review medical histories, and assess patient health.
- Provide care and manage common illnesses under established protocols.
- Educate patients about medications, preventive care, and healthy lifestyles.
- Prescribe medications when authorized and monitor treatment.
- Follow nurse protocol agreements and collaborate with physicians and healthcare staff.
- Perform advanced nursing functions and healthcare services in specialized areas under the supervision of a senior nurse practitioner.
- Provide treatment and counsel clients.
- Assist with the department's emergency responsibilities when required in an identified emergency.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Training opportunities
- Health insurance
- Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
- Deferred compensation
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
