PH Part Time-Registered Nurse 2

Georgia Department of Public Health • Dawson County -Dawsonville, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dawson County Health Department is seeking a part time Registered Nurse 2. As a PH Registered Nurse with Dawson County Health at the Georgia Department of Public Health - District 2, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND Current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associate's degree/diploma in Nursing from an accredited college AND One year of PHN experience AND Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.
• Must complete an online application.
• Applications must include an email address and daytime phone number.
• Pre-employment drug screen and criminal records check (fingerprinting) are required.

Nice To Haves

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently under established clinic protocols
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with corporate clients
• Self-directed
• Ability to complete tasks without detailed supervision
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience vaccinating all age groups
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures.
• 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.
• Knows vaccine schedules for children and adults
• Gives correct needed vaccines to children and adults
• Gives vaccines needed for school attendance along with correct certifications
• Conducts audits for school and day cares
• Conducts scoliosis screenings for schools
• Conducts hearing/vision/dental screenings needed for school attendance
• Cross-trains to TB, Child Health, Family Planning and IDC clinics
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 40-hour work week (Monday – Friday)
• 13 paid holidays/yr.
• 3 weeks each of annual & sick leave/yr.
• a defined benefit retirement plan including a 401(K) plan with a matching employer contribution
• health and payroll deductible flexible benefits including employee, spouse and child life, AD&D, dental, vision, legal, long term care, short and long-term disability and specified illness options are available.
• medical/childcare spending accounts can be established in addition to deferred compensation – 457.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level