Public Health Registered Nurse (Twiggs County)

Georgia Department of Revenue•Jeffersonville, VT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits. Come join our team! As a Public Health Registered Nurse at the Twiggs County Health Department, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well-being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
one (1) year of nursing experience
completion of a PHN course within one year of hire
current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license
CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Knowledge of Ga DPH Nurse protocols.

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides direct patient care and services.
Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations.
Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.
Demonstrates knowledge of and exercises good judgment in the execution of patient care protocols.
Orders appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments and administers medications and vaccines in accordance with protocol.
Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing and interpret the results to direct treatment.
Provides patient education and makes appropriate referrals.
Facilitates patient decision making by providing health education, counseling, and tools
Provides thorough documentation of medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referrals, education, and consultations in the electronic medical record system.
Performs women’s wellness services, contraceptive counseling, and contraceptives according to protocol.
Responsible for maintaining knowledge of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) and enrolling eligible patients into the program.
Provides assessment, screening, and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases according to protocol.
Administers tuberculosis testing, interprets results and works with the TB Program Coordinator to support follow-up and treatment.
Provides child health, vision screening and supports the provision of other primary care services as needed.
Performs onsite waived lab testing offered by the HD, performs wet preps, and participates in lab QA/QI.
Responsible for maintaining knowledge of programs and services available through the Department of Public Health and external agencies and providing referrals to eligible infants, children, and adults.
Consults with and refer patients to physicians and other care providers as indicated.
Promote public health in the community through education about resources and programs.
Participates in meetings and contributes to District program goals and objectives as needed.
Participates in peer review according to protocol requirements.
Participates in emergency preparedness planning and response activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned. Responsibilities and essential functions may change to meet organizational needs.