PH Registered Nurse-1, 2 or 3

Georgia Department of Public Health•Hartwell (Hart County), GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Public Health is hiring a Public Health Registered Nurse (PH RN 1, 2, or 3) for the Hart County Health Department at 64 Reynolds Street, Hartwell, Georgia. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia and addresses diverse public health needs across rural and urban communities. The nurse provides professional nursing care according to nurse protocols, policies, and procedures, with the level of supervision depending on the assigned RN level. The work focuses on preventing illness, injury, and disability and promoting and maintaining the health of populations. The nurse may also care for people with special needs during disasters or emergencies and under biological and chemical protocols. Duties include administering vaccines to children and adults, providing vaccinations and certifications required for school attendance, auditing schools and day cares, and conducting scoliosis, hearing, vision, and dental screenings. The nurse cross-trains in TB, Child Health, Family Planning, and IDC clinics and performs other duties as assigned. Employees may be required to assist with departmental emergency responsibilities. Wellness breaks of up to 30 minutes per workday are authorized.

Requirements

PH RN 1: Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university; completion of a PHN course within one year of hire; current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license; and CPR certification. No experience is required.
PH RN 2: Either a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license, and CPR certification; or an associate's degree or diploma in nursing from an accredited college, one year of PHN experience, completion of a PHN course within one year of hire, current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license, and CPR certification.
PH RN 3: Either a bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, one year of nursing experience, current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license, and CPR certification; or an associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, two years of nursing experience, completion of a PHN course within one year of hire, current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license, and CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Superior interpersonal skills.
Ability to work efficiently under established clinic protocols.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with corporate clients.
Self-directed and able to complete tasks without detailed supervision.
Excellent computer skills.
Experience vaccinating all age groups.
Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and procedures.
Focus on preventing illness, injury, and disability and promoting and maintaining population health.
Care for populations with special needs during disasters and emergencies and under biological and chemical protocols.
Know vaccine schedules for children and adults.
Administer appropriate vaccines to children and adults.
Provide vaccines and certifications needed for school attendance.
Conduct audits for schools and day cares.
Conduct scoliosis screenings for schools.
Conduct hearing, vision, and dental screenings needed for school attendance.
Cross-train in TB, Child Health, Family Planning, and IDC clinics.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assist with departmental emergency responsibilities when required.