Public Health Nurse Practitioner 1, 2, or 3

Georgia Department of Public Health•Barnesville (Lamar County), GA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs advanced nursing functions and healthcare services in specialized areas. Operates under a written nurse protocol agreement with their delegating physician, conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels clients. May prescribe medication in some cases. 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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing
Certification in the specialty area(s) approved by Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse
Georgia license as an APRN
CPR certification
Two (2) years of nursing experience (for RN 2)
Four (4) years of nursing experience (for RN 3)

Nice To Haves

Public Health Nursing Experience
At least one (1) year of clinical experience working with Family Practice
Experience with screening, GRITS, and interviewing patients
Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language

Responsibilities

Conducts physical examinations, performs screening and/or orders diagnostic tests, such as breast and pelvic screening, colposcopy and laboratory tests
Assesses and provides care for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and dementia screenings
Develops comprehensive plans of care
Performs limited acute care visits outlined in District 4 Nursing Protocols
Instructs and counsels clients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal, assuring tracking and follow up in accordance with protocol
Makes tentative diagnosis and decisions about management and treatment of patients
Obtains, compiles and records client medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination
Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, wound care, and infection management
Orders therapy or medication with physician approval
Proficient with Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC), including IUD insertion, IUD removal, Nexplanon insertion and Nexplanon removal (If not fully trained in this area, must be willing to undergo proper training to perform this service)