PH Registered Nurse-1, 2 or 3

Location: 428 Canton Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040

About the role

As a Public Health Registered Nurse within the Forsyth 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, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. This fast-growing region includes both rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and procedures at varying levels of supervision:
  • PH RN 1: Under supervision
  • PH RN 2: Under general supervision
  • PH RN 3: Under broad supervision
• Focus on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, and the promotion and maintenance of population health
• Care for populations with special needs during disasters, emergencies, and biological or chemical incidents
• Perform additional duties including:
  • Know and administer vaccine schedules for children and adults
  • Provide required vaccines for school attendance along with proper certifications
  • Conduct audits for schools and daycares
  • Perform scoliosis, hearing, vision, and dental screenings for school attendance
  • Cross-train in TB, Child Health, Family Planning, and IDC clinics
  • 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 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 OR completion of a PHN course within one year of hire
  • Current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse
  • CPR certification
• PH RN 3:
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
  • One year of nursing experience (Bachelor's degree) OR two years of nursing experience (Associate's degree)
  • Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire (Associate's degree only)
  • Current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse
  • CPR certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently under established clinic protocols
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients
• Self-directed with the ability to complete tasks without detailed supervision
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience vaccinating all age groups
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish

Benefits

• Competitive salary (Pay Grade: K, L, or M)
• Employee retirement plan
• Deferred compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave
• Dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance
• Workplace flexibility
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career development
• Hands-on, problem-solving culture
• Wellness breaks (up to 30 minutes per workday)