PH Registered Nurse 3

County Public Health•LaGrange, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols. All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Distribution site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours. Public Health Registered Nurse 2 or 3 Perinatal Home Visiting Program District 4 Public Health Fayette County Health Department 245 Booker Ave, Suite A Fayetteville, GA 30215

Requirements

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 OR Two years of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 2 (HCP191).
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.
Current Georgia Registered Nurse license
CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Public Health Nursing Experience
Residents preferred for Emergency Preparedness Planning for the Health Department

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive physical assessments for all ages and clinical programs.
Functions as an expanded role nurse providing patient care consistent with patient’s level of need.
Develops care plans based on nursing assessment and established protocols.
Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of the population.
Serves as patient advocate and refers patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.
Utilizes Electronic Medical Record to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
Administers and dispenses medications and vaccines based on nursing assessment and according to established nurse protocol.
Provides education to clients, families, and community partners.
Incorporates strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds e.g. cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, gender, age, ethnic, sexual orientation, professional, religious affiliation, mental and physical capabilities.
Prepares to respond to public health emergencies and respond as directed.
Assists with completing monthly/quarterly reports.
Uses individual, team, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development.