Part-time/Hourly, Registered Nurse (Macon County)
About The Position
As a Registered Nurse within the Macon County Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, 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. This position will be housed at the Macon County Health Department and will be responsible for providing professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities: Provide nursing care consistent with the patient’s level of need. Utilize the EMR system to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement. Order and dispense medications based on nursing assessment and according to established nurse protocol. Will serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated. Within 2 years of hire, function as an expanded-role nurse to provide nursing care consistent with the patient's level of need.
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
- No experience required.
- A copy of college transcripts is required.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing
- One (1) year of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care consistent with the patient’s level of need.
- Utilize the EMR system to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
- Order and dispense medications based on nursing assessment and according to established nurse protocol.
- Serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.
- Within 2 years of hire, function as an expanded-role nurse to provide nursing care consistent with the patient's level of need.
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
- Vision
- Long-term care
- Life insurance
- Georgia Defined Contribution Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
