Public Health RN 1 (Crisp County)

Job Responsibilities

This position will be housed at the Crisp County Health Department and will be responsible for providing professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Function as an expanded-role nurse based out of the Crisp County Health Department but also float to neighboring county health departments, as needed.
• Provide nursing care consistent with the patient’s level of need.
• Utilize the EMR system to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
• Order and dispense medications based on nursing assessment and according to established nurse protocol.
• Serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.

Minimum Qualifications

• Aceessory’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire.
• Curren Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
• CPR certification.
• No experience required. A copy of your college transcript is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• One (1) year of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Additional Information

• All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency.
• The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
• The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals.
• As a Public Health RN within the Sumter County Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Benefits

• Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees: Includes a competitive salary, flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
• Standard Benefits For Part-Time Employees: Eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.