PH Perinatal Registered Nurse-1 or 2

Location: 185 Scoggins Drive, Demorest, Georgia 30535

This position is open to all qualified applicants and requires travel.

About the role

As a Public Health Perinatal Registered Nurse within the Habersham County Health Department at District Two, Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals supporting the mission of protecting lives and promoting healthy lifestyles for Georgia residents. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia: Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White. This fast-growing region includes both rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care under supervision (PH RN 1) or general supervision (PH RN 2) in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Focus on preventing illness, injury, or disability; promoting health; and maintaining the health of populations, including special-needs groups during disasters, emergencies, and biological/chemical events.
• Conduct outreach, education, and case management for high-risk perinatal and postpartum women and infants up to one year of age through home visits.
• Perform home visits for prenatal, postpartum, and infant assessments to evaluate patient conditions and coordinate with providers to ensure appropriate care.
• Educate patients, offer referrals for additional services, and document observations and follow-up plans.
• Attend required meetings at local, district, and state levels.
• Supervise additional staff as needed.
• Travel within District 2 as necessary.
• Familiarity with OB/GYN hospital practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• PH RN 1:
  • Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
  • Completion of a Public Health Nurse (PHN) course within one year of hire.
  • Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
  • CPR certification.
  • No prior experience required.
• PH RN 2:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree/diploma in Nursing from an accredited college.
  • One year of Public Health Nursing (PHN) experience (if holding an Associate's degree/diploma).
  • Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire (if holding an Associate's degree/diploma).
  • Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
  • CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Superior interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with prenatal, postpartum women, and infants.
• Ability to work efficiently under established guidelines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Self-directed and self-motivated.
• Ability to complete tasks without detailed supervision.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (Pay Grade: K or L).
• Employee retirement plan.
• Deferred compensation.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• Workplace flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development.
• Wellness breaks (up to 30 minutes per workday) to engage in wellness activities.

Additional Information

The selected candidate may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting). In the event of an identified emergency, employees may be required to assist in meeting the department’s emergency responsibilities as a condition of employment.