Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3
About The Position
Do you desire to make a difference in your community and be off most evenings and weekends? If so, this is the job for you!! Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3 (Based on qualifications/experience). This is a full-time position located in the Southwest Public Health District, potentially housed in Baker, Dougherty, or Early County. The role involves providing professional nursing care in accordance with protocols, policies, and procedures, with a focus on home visiting services for eligible perinatal patients and qualifying infants. The position also includes identifying high-risk populations, tailoring interventions, providing customer service, maintaining HIPAA standards, promoting the program through community engagement, and responding to public health emergencies.
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.
- Occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs.
- Ability to bend and reach up.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s OR Master’s degree in nursing, public health, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health.
- Experience conducting home visits and patient home assessments.
- Experience with providing intervention services for high-risk newborns and infants.
- Experience with Case Management and Community Outreach.
- One or more years of Labor and Delivery experience.
- Bilingual (Spanish and English).
- Valid driver’s license.
- Consent to a motor vehicle record assessment (points should be fewer than 10 and should not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency).
- Drug screening, criminal background check, and immunization records may be required.
- Male applicants aged 18 to 26 must provide proof of Selective Service registration.
Responsibilities
- Provides home visiting services within the 14-county health district to identify, assess, and provide care coordination services to eligible perinatal patients and qualifying infants.
- Identifies high-risk populations and tailors interventions based on the needs of the population and resources available.
- Provides outstanding customer service and maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security.
- Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures.
- Promotes the program through community engagement and outreach events.
- Provides referrals and linkages to appropriate services when medical and environmental risks are identified.
- Must maintain CPR certification.
- Responds to Public Health Emergencies.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- Educational Support Leave
- 3 wks. accrual of Annual Leave
- 3 wks. accrual of Sick Leave
- A defined benefit retirement plan
- 401(k) plan (employer-matched)
- Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
