Public Health Registered Nurse (Jones County)

Georgia Department of Revenue•128 - Jones County Health Department, GA

About The Position

The Public Health Registered Nurse provides professional nursing care under general supervision and in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and procedures. The role focuses on preventing illness, injury, and disability; promoting health; and maintaining the health of populations. The nurse may care for people with special needs during disasters or emergencies and under biological and chemical protocols. Services may be delivered in clinics, homes, or community settings as appropriate. The position is with the Jones County Health Department and supports public health initiatives serving communities across Georgia. It includes clinical care, patient education and referrals, public health program support, documentation, and participation in emergency preparedness and response. The role also includes required initial and annual training to practice under nurse protocol and other duties assigned by the county nurse manager.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one year of nursing experience, plus completion of a PHN course within one year of hire, a current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license, and CPR certification; or one year of experience as a PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or in an equivalent position.
Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
CPR certification.
Ability to complete the required PHN course within one year of hire if qualifying through the associate-degree pathway.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Knowledge of Georgia Department of Public Health nurse protocols.

Responsibilities

Apply patient care protocols using sound judgment.
Order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments and administer medications and vaccines according to protocol.
Order appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing and interpret results to guide treatment.
Provide patient education and appropriate referrals, including health education, counseling, and tools that support patient decision-making.
Document medical assessments, diagnoses, treatment, referrals, education, and consultations in the electronic medical record system.
Provide women's wellness services and contraceptive counseling and services according to protocol.
Enroll eligible patients in the breast and cervical cancer program (BCCP).
Assess, screen, and treat sexually transmitted diseases according to protocol.
Administer tuberculosis testing, interpret results, and coordinate with the TB Program Coordinator on follow-up and treatment.
Provide child health services and vision screening and support other primary care services as needed.
Perform onsite waived laboratory testing, including wet preps, and participate in laboratory quality assurance and quality improvement.
Provide referrals to programs and services within the Department of Public Health and other agencies for eligible infants, children, and adults.
Consult with and refer patients to physicians and other care providers as indicated.
Promote public health in the community by educating people about resources and programs.
Participate in meetings and contribute to District program goals and objectives as needed.
Participate in peer review according to protocol requirements.
Participate in emergency preparedness planning and response activities.
Complete initial and annual training required to practice under nurse protocol.
Perform other duties assigned by the county nurse manager.

Benefits

Flexible schedule.
Training opportunities.
Health insurance.
Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS).
Deferred compensation.
13 paid holidays.
Vacation and sick leave.
Paid parental leave.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Long-term care insurance.
Life insurance.
Eligible part-time employees may participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.