PH RN-1, 2 or 3

Location: 64 Boulevard, Suite 102, Toccoa, Georgia 30577

About the role

As a Public Health Registered Nurse within the Stephens 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 supervision levels (PH RN 1, 2, or 3).
• Focus on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability; promotion of health; and maintenance of population health.
• Care for populations with special needs during disasters, emergencies, and biological/chemical protocol situations.
• Know and administer vaccine schedules for children and adults.
• Provide required vaccines for school attendance along with correct 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

PH RN 1: Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND completion of a Public Health Nurse (PHN) course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification. No experience required.

PH RN 2: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associate's degree/diploma in Nursing from an accredited college AND one year of PHN experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

PH RN 3: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND one year of nursing experience AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND two years of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Experience vaccinating all age groups.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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).