Infectious Disease Coordinator

About the role

The position is located in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.

Who we are

We protect lives. 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.

Benefits

• Makes a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoys Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Works with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieves Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Takes Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Falls Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises, guides, and/or instructs the work assignments of subordinate staff.
• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• 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.
• Care for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.
• Identifies high risk populations and tailors interventions based on the needs of the population and resources available.
• Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines, and provides preventative maintenance care to patient/families consistent with care plan and/or physician treatment plan;
• Screens and refers clients to other community service providers
• Provides clinical services to target population, including DOTA
• Applies principals of population health to practice;
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of client's healthcare needs
• Conducts community needs assessment
• Develops comprehensive plan of care
• Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions
• Provides health education instruction and/or classes to to individuals, families, and populations for the promotion and maintenance of health including TST training classes
• Coordinates program services with other service providers and community organizations to promote optimal implementation
• Develops and sustains community partnerships
• Aids other staff with understanding and applying the principles of population health practice
• Coordinates activities of mentors for new nurses and/or preceptors for nursing students
• Manages specific program activities and/or specific program evaluations
• Participates in drills and exercises on pandemics, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing.
• Will complete Expanded Role Nurse training to work in other programs/clinics in the health department.
• All East Central Health District 6 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Two years of PHN experience AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification OR
• Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Three years of PHN experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.
• ERN trained with at least 2 years of PH experience.
• Experience working in TB, HIV and STI clinics desired.