PH Registered Nurse-1, 2 or 3
About The Position
The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to 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 an PH Registered Nurse within the Forsyth County Health Department, 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. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university
- Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire
- Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license
- CPR certification
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
- Current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse
- One year of PHN experience
- One year of nursing experience
- Two years of nursing experience
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
- Under supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures (PH RN 1)
- Under general supervision, 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. (PH RN 2)
- Under broad supervision, 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. (PH RN 3)
- 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
- Employee retirement plan
- Deferred compensation
- 13 paid holidays
- Vacation & sick leave
- Dental
- Vision
- Long term care
- Life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
