PH Registered Nurse - Bacon

Georgia Department of Public Health • Bacon County, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bacon County Health Department is seeking a full-time, salaried Public Health Registered Nurse based in Alma, Georgia. Under general supervision, the nurse provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols and delivers community health services to the public through programs such as Women’s Health, Child Health, and Adult Health. The nurse assesses clients, develops plans of care, provides treatments and education, and makes referrals to agencies that can help meet social or health needs. The role includes accurate documentation of observations and treatment responses, compliance with safety and HIPAA requirements, and accurate data entry.

The nurse follows established protocols for vaccine administration and specimen collection, including patient identification and registration, preparation and administration of vaccines, specimen labeling and requisitioning, and preparation of specimens for courier transport to a laboratory. The position may also involve administering vaccinations at designated events or during a declared emergency.

The nurse supports the WIC Breastfeeding Program. Responsibilities include managing county breast pump and breastfeeding supply inventories and records; receiving and verifying shipments; tracking and following up with clients issued Symphony breast pumps; and ensuring proper issuance and cleaning in accordance with State WIC breastfeeding policies. Certified Lactation Counselor certification is strongly encouraged but not required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Associate 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• One year of experience as a registered professional nurse.
• Public health experience.
• Bilingual.
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification is strongly encouraged but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols.
• Provide community health services to the public through programs such as Women’s Health, Child Health, and Adult Health.
• Assess clients, develop plans of care, provide treatments and education, and refer clients to agencies that can assist with social or health needs.
• Record pertinent observations and responses to treatment.
• Follow protocols for vaccine administration and specimen collection, including patient identification, registration, vaccine preparation and administration, specimen labeling and requisitioning, and preparation for laboratory transport.
• Ensure safety precautions and HIPAA requirements are followed and data entry is accurate.
• Administer vaccinations at designated events, including mass vaccination clinics, or during a declared emergency.
• Support the WIC Breastfeeding Program.
• Manage county breast pump and breastfeeding supply inventories, including eWIC documentation, daily and monthly inventory records, discrepancy reporting, and secure storage.
• Receive and verify breast pump shipments and track and follow up with clients issued Symphony breast pumps.
• Ensure breast pumps are properly issued and cleaned according to State WIC breastfeeding policies.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Authorized wellness breaks of up to 30 minutes per workday, taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
• Opportunities for learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree