Hourly Public Health Nurse

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies, and procedures. Works in the Ryan White HIV Care clinic and program area to perform client assessments, provide treatments, educate clients on health problems, and assist with the provision of necessary referrals to internal and external health care providers. Assists with weekly and monthly vaccine inventory. Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols. Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Tasks

• Identifies high risk HIV patients and tailors interventions based on the needs of the population and the resources available.
• Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines, and provides preventive and maintenance care to patient/families consistent with nurse protocols.
• Screens and refers clients to other community service providers.
• Participates in the planning, organizing, and evaluation of program areas to ensure the goals and objectives of the program are met.
• Provides clinical services to HIV population.
• Applies principles of population health to practice.
• Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision. May manage specific program activities and/or specific program evaluations.
• May cross train in various clinical services.
• Provides additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 PHN experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR Certification.