PH Registered Nurse 1 (Nurse Epidemiologist) - Internal Applicants Only

About the role

Join a dynamic local Public Health Epidemiology team, protecting the health of the populations of Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Counties located outside of metro Atlanta, GA.

Responsibilities

• Performs surveillance, investigation and case management for reported notifiable diseases, clusters, and outbreaks, including preforming work in the field and on-site at facilities experiencing illness outbreaks.
• Provides education and technical guidance related to disease prevention and infection control.
• Provides treatment, administers medication/vaccines, and collects clinical specimens in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and procedures including.
• Provides technical assistance, education and consultation regarding infection control and disease prevention strategies.
• Aids in new employee training, employee health, and ongoing training needs related to maintaining a healthy workforce.
• Makes presentations and responds to disasters.

Requirements

• Minimum: Associate degree (or higher) in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.
• Preferred: Internal GNR Employees. Public Health Nursing Experience. Fluency in English & Spanish (Ability to both read & speak).

Qualifications

• Minimum: Associate degree (or higher) in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.
• Preferred: Internal GNR Employees. Public Health Nursing Experience. Fluency in English & Spanish (Ability to both read & speak).

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of epidemiology principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• Three weeks of Sick Leave per year
• Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee's Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contribution based on the employee's contribution amount
• Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available
• Eligible to become member of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia's Own Credit Union

Pay

Details of pay grade and salary range are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details of the work schedule are not specified in the job posting.