Public Health Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3

About the role

This position is split between two locations: Meriwether County Health Department at 51 Gay Connector, Greenville, GA 30222 and Manchester Health Center at 300 West Perry St., Manchester, GA 31816.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Provides comprehensive physical assessments for all ages and clinical programs.
• Functions as an expanded role nurse providing patient care consistent with patient’s level of need.
• Develops care plans based on nursing assessment and established protocols.
• Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of the population.
• Serves as patient advocate and refers patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.
• Utilizes Electronic Medical Record to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
• Administers and dispenses medications and vaccines based on nursing assessment and according to established nurse protocol.
• Provides education to clients, families, and community partners.
• Incorporates strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds.
• Prepares to respond to public health emergencies and respond as directed.
• Affords assistance with completing monthly/quarterly reports.
• Uses individual, team, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development.

Requirements

• PH Registered Nurse Level 1: Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, completion of a PHN course within one year of hire, current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license, and CPR certification. No experience required.
• PH Registered Nurse Level 2: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse, and CPR certification. One year of nursing experience, associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire, current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license, and CPR certification.
• PH Registered Nurse Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, one year of nursing experience, current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse, and CPR certification. Associate’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, two years of nursing experience, completion of a PHN course within one year of hire, current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• PH Registered Nurse Level 1: No experience required.
• PH Registered Nurse Level 2: One year of nursing experience.
• PH Registered Nurse Level 3: Two years of nursing experience.

Skills

• Public Health Nursing Experience.
• Residents preferred for Emergency Preparedness Planning for the Health Department.

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Pay

• PH Registered Nurse Level 1: Annual Salary - $51,811.56
• PH Registered Nurse Level 2: Annual Salary - $58,547.06
• PH Registered Nurse Level 3: Annual Salary - $66,168.17

Schedule

• Full-time position.