PH Registered Nurse 2

Description

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and procedures, while playing a critical role in promoting maternal and child health, reducing disparities in birth outcomes, and supporting overall community wellness.

Job Responsibilities

• Delivers case management and nursing care according to public health protocols.
• Provide services focused on health promotion, illness prevention, and decreasing infant mortality.
• Conduct home visits and community outreach services to high-risk perinatal women and infants, primarily through home visitation.
• Perform physical assessments, take vital signs, fetal monitoring, and perform basic lab screenings.
• Provide breastfeeding education and counseling and refer clients to appropriate social and health services.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care, services, and responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire.
• CURRENT Georgia Registered Professional license and CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience providing interventions for high-risk prenatal patients.
• Experience with high-risk newborns and infants.
• Home visitation experience.
• At least one year of labor and delivery experience.
• At least one year of working in prenatal care clinics.
• At least one year of experience working with mothers and infants.