Public Health Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3

Public Health Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3

Carroll County Health Department

(1 Position Available)

District 4 Public Health

1004 Newnan Rd.

Carrollton, GA 30116

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 populations with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.

All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

• Under supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with established   nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures. 
• Provides comprehensive physical assessments for all ages and clinical programs.
• Functions as an expanded role nurse providing patient care consistent with patient's level of need.
• Serves as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.
• Utilizes Electronic Medical Record to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement. 
• Administers and dispenses medications and vaccines based on nursing assessment and according to established nurse protocol. 
• Provides education to clients, families, and community partners.
• Incorporates strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds e.g. cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, gender, age, ethnic, sexual orientation, professional, religious affiliation, mental and physical capabilities.
• Prepares to respond to public health emergencies and respond as directed.
• Assists with completing monthly/quarterly reports.
• Uses individual, team, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development.

PH Registered Nurse Level 1 - (Annual Salary - $56,992.80)

Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification Note: No experience required

PH Registered Nurse Level 2 - (Annual Salary - $64,401.84)

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 in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Nurse license AND CPR certification

PH Registered Nurse Level 3 - (Annual Salary - $72,785.04) 

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification

OR 

Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND Two years of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within One year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification

*Note: Level of RN position hired will be based on number of years performing nursing duties consistent with Public Health Nursing Experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public Health Nursing Experience 
• Residents preferred for Emergency Preparedness Planning for the Health Department

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit -http://team.georgia.gov/

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
   

     To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit - https://www.district4health.org/
 
 Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
  

*District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
 The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Pre-employment Drug Screening

 Reference Checks & Immunizations Required