Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3

Georgia Department of Revenue • Atlanta, GA

83d • $51,812 - $66,168 • Onsite

About The Position

The State of Georgia is seeking a Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3, to join the County Public Health department. This role offers the opportunity to make a difference in the community while working primarily during weekdays. The position is full-time and located at the Colquitt County Health Department in Moultrie, Georgia. The state offers a robust benefits package designed for every stage of a career.

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
• Valid driver's license
• Male applicants between 18 and 26 must present proof of Selective Service Registration if selected.

Nice To Haves

• Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• Baccalaureate-level health assessment course
• Experience with performing physical exams on males and females, including genitalia
• Experience administering immunizations
• TB experience, such as contact investigation, treatments including Direct Observation Therapy
• Case management/tracking experience
• Bilingual (Spanish), ability to interpret and translate health care information orally and in writing from English into the specific foreign language (Spanish) and from the specific foreign language (Spanish) into English.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures with a focus on immunizations for all age categories
• Provides comprehensive assessments of male/female patients, which may include genitalia exams
• Collects specimens, performs lab tests, including pregnancy tests, and conducts microscopic assessments
• Obtains Health History
• Provides education, treatments, and administers medications and vaccinations
• May conduct home visits, participate in health fairs, serve on committees, and make presentations
• Responds to Public Health Emergencies
• Provides exceptional customer service and maintains HIPAA Standards
• Maintains CPR Certification

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Educational Support Leave
• 3 weeks of accrued Annual Leave
• 3 weeks of accrued 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree