PH Registered Nurse 1 or 2

Georgia Department of Public Health•District Health Office - Dalton, GA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The PH Registered Nurse supports the Georgia Department of Public Health’s mission to protect lives and promote health among Georgia residents. This position is with the North Georgia Health District, Children’s Medical Services/Children First Department, in Dalton, Georgia. The nurse provides care coordination and case management for children with complicated medical conditions, works with families and community agencies to address health and social needs, and supports program operations and outreach. The role also assists with clinics and telehealth services, community partnerships, referrals, emergency preparedness activities, and the Department’s response to a pandemic. The position performs responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Complete a Public Health Nursing (PHN) course within one year of hire.
Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
CPR certification.
No experience is required.
Required education credentials, license, certification, and/or registration must be submitted before employment.
All positions require a criminal history record check.
Some positions require successful completion of pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Experience providing case management services.
Public health experience.
Baccalaureate-level health assessment course.

Responsibilities

Ensure Children’s Medical Services program operations include accurate processing of paperwork, documentation, and protected health information records.
Provide care coordination and case management services to children with complicated medical conditions.
Assess patient conditions, develop plans of care, educate patients and families, and refer patients to agencies that can address health or social needs.
Document pertinent observations and responses to treatment.
Conduct home visits to complete comprehensive assessments of client care needs.
Assist with monthly Orthopedic Clinics and quarterly Genetics and Neurology Telehealth Clinics.
Facilitate physician/patient communication and treatment via telehealth.
Assist six counties in District 1-2 with promoting and enrolling eligible children in the Children’s Medical Services and Children First programs.
Develop and sustain community partnerships and participate in program outreach.
Conduct presentations at schools, churches, and organizations.
Work with other programs in the CWSN Unit, including Children First, Early Hearing Detection & Intervention, and Babies Can’t Wait, to link eligible clients to services.
Screen and refer clients to other community service providers.
Participate in drills and exercises on mass dispensing.
Assist with the Department of Public Health’s current pandemic response.
In an identified emergency, assist in meeting the department’s emergency responsibilities when required.