PH Advanced Practice RN-Walton
Pay Grade: N
About the role
The Northeast Health District is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) to join the Walton County Health Department. This position provides advanced nursing and healthcare services across public health programs, with a primary focus on family planning and women’s health. The APRN will work under a nurse protocol agreement with a delegating physician and provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals within the community.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced nursing care and healthcare services in accordance with established nurse protocols.
- Conduct comprehensive health assessments and physical examinations.
- Counsel and educate patients regarding health conditions, treatment options, preventive care, and reproductive health.
- Diagnose and treat patients within the APRN scope of practice and established protocols.
- Provide family planning and women’s health services.
- Insert and manage intrauterine devices (IUDs) and Nexplanon contraceptive implants.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the public health team to coordinate patient care.
No previous IUD or Nexplanon insertion experience? Training will be provided for qualified candidates who do not have prior experience performing these procedures.
Requirements
- Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
- Certification in the specialty area(s) approved by Georgia Board of Nursing.
- Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse and Georgia license as an APRN.
- CPR certification.
Schedule
Monday 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Tuesday–Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | No weekends or on-call rotation.
Benefits
- No weekends and no on-call rotation.
- Predictable weekday schedule.
- A manageable patient workload that allows time to focus on quality care.
- Training and professional development, including support for IUD and Nexplanon insertion.
- Continuing education reimbursement to maintain your license and certification.
- 13 paid holidays, plus annual and sick leave.
- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits (ERS GSEPS).
- Deferred compensation plan.
- Paid parental leave.
- Dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
- A collaborative public health team and supportive work environment.
- Physical activity breaks during the workday (up to 30 minutes per day).
Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.