Public Health Registered Nurse (Crawford County)
About The Position
The Public Health Registered Nurse works at the Crawford County Health Department under general supervision, providing direct patient care and services. The role focuses on preventing illness, injury, and disability; promoting health; and maintaining the health of populations. The nurse also cares for populations with special needs during disasters and emergencies and follows biological and chemical protocols. The position supports public health initiatives through clinical services, patient education, referrals, community outreach, and emergency preparedness. Clinical work includes women’s wellness and contraceptive services, sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment, tuberculosis testing and follow-up, child health and vision screening, and onsite waived laboratory testing. The nurse documents care in the electronic medical record and collaborates with program coordinators, physicians, and other care providers. The position may require assistance with the Department of Public Health’s emergency responsibilities when an emergency is identified. The job posting describes a day shift and lists compensation of $50,982.00–$58,547.06.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, plus one year of nursing experience; 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 equivalent position.
- Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
- CPR certification.
- Complete a PHN course within one year of hire if qualifying through the associate-degree-and-nursing-experience route.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- Knowledge of Georgia Department of Public Health nurse protocols.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and services focused on illness, injury, and disability prevention and the promotion and maintenance of population health.
- Care for populations with special needs during disasters and emergencies and follow biological and chemical protocols.
- Apply patient care protocols using sound judgment.
- Order appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments and administer medications and vaccines in accordance with protocol.
- Order laboratory and diagnostic testing and interpret results to guide treatment.
- Provide patient education, counseling, and appropriate referrals; support patient decision-making with education and tools.
- Document medical assessments, diagnoses, treatments, referrals, education, and consultations in the electronic medical record system.
- Perform women’s wellness services and provide contraceptive counseling and contraceptives according to protocol.
- Maintain knowledge of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) and enroll eligible patients.
- Assess, screen, and treat sexually transmitted diseases according to protocol.
- Administer tuberculosis testing, interpret results, and work with the TB Program Coordinator on follow-up and treatment.
- Provide child health and vision screening and support other primary care services as needed.
- Perform onsite waived laboratory testing offered by the Health Department, perform wet preps, and participate in laboratory quality assurance and improvement.
- Maintain knowledge of Department of Public Health and external-agency programs and services and refer eligible infants, children, and adults.
- Consult with and refer patients to physicians and other care providers when indicated.
- Promote public health in the community through education 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.
- Perform additional duties as assigned; responsibilities and essential functions may change to meet organizational needs.
- Assist in meeting the Department’s emergency responsibilities when an identified emergency requires it.
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 coverage.
- Life insurance.
- Georgia Defined Contribution Plan for part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
