PH Registered Nurse - Tattnall HD
About The Position
The Tattnall County Health Department is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of PH Registered Nurse based in Glennville and Reidsville, GA. The Southeast Health District's mission is to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. The district has clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia. As a member of the Southeast Health District, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals. This role offers the opportunity to make a professional impact, enjoy workplace flexibility, collaborate with a dynamic and diverse team, achieve career longevity through learning and development, and participate in a hands-on working culture. You will feel pride in where you work, being part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
- Completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire
- Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license
- CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- One year of experience as a registered professional nurse.
- Bilingual.
Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols.
- Provides community health services in programs such as Women’s Health, Child Health, Adult Health, etc. to the general public.
- Assesses the client’s condition, develops plans of care, provides treatments, educates clients and refers clients to agencies that can assist in meeting social and/or health needs.
- Records pertinent observations and responses to treatment.
- Adheres to protocols set in place for vaccine administration and specimen collection, including but not limited to appropriate patient identification, registration, preparation and administration of vaccine, COVID-19 specimen collection (nasopharyngeal and/or pharyngeal swabs and/or venipuncture), labeling, requisitioning, and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab by courier.
- Ensures that all safety precautions, HIPAA requirements and data entry are accurate and acknowledged.
- Administer vaccinations during designated events such as mass vaccination clinics or in the event of a declared emergency.
Benefits
- Opportunities for learning and development
- Wellness breaks during the workday (up to 30 minutes per workday)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
