PH Registered Nurse - Candler/Bulloch

About the role

The Candler and Bulloch County Health Department is seeking a highly qualified candidate for a full-time, salaried Public Health Registered Nurse position based in Statesboro, GA or Metter, GA. This role will work between the Candler and Bulloch County Health Departments, reporting to the Candler Health Department every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and to the Bulloch Health Department on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Who We Are

Our mission at the Southeast Health District is to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work, and play. We unite with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. The Southeast Health District has clinic locations in 16 counties: Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, and Wayne.

What We Offer

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where You Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.
• Wellness Breaks – Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols under general supervision.
• Delivers community health services in programs such as Women’s Health, Child Health, and Adult Health to the general public.
• Assesses client conditions, develops plans of care, provides treatments, educates clients, and refers clients to agencies that can assist in meeting social and/or health needs.
• Records pertinent observations and responses to treatment.
• Adheres to protocols for vaccine administration and specimen collection, including patient identification, registration, preparation, labeling, and transport of specimens to the lab.
• Ensures all safety precautions, HIPAA requirements, and data entry are accurate and acknowledged.
• Administers vaccinations during mass vaccination clinics or declared emergencies.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a Public Health Nurse (PHN) course within one (1) year of hire.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
• CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• One year of experience as a registered professional nurse.
• Public health experience.
• Bilingual.

Employment may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, a criminal background check, and fingerprint criminal records investigation. In the event of an identified emergency, employees may be required to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. Educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.