Public Health Registered Nurse 1

About the role

Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Cares for populations with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 e.g. cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, gender, age, ethnic, sexual orientation, professional, religious affiliation, mental and physical capabilities.
• Prepares to respond to public health emergencies and respond as directed.
• Affords assistance with completing monthly/quarterly reports.

Requirements

• PH Registered Nurse Level 1 - (Annual Salary - $51,811.56)
• 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
• CPR certification

Qualifications

• No experience required

Skills

• Ability to interact with persons from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of public health nursing practices
• Proficiency in using Electronic Medical Record

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

• $51,811.56 Annual Salary

Schedule

• Full-time