Public Health RN 1 (Traveling) - Columbus

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Benefits

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. Benefits include:

• 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 Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – 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 you
• Wellness breaks – A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break

Responsibilities

This position will be based at the Columbus Health Department and will support the department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Function as an expanded role nurse to provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures.
• Travel throughout West Central Health District’s 16-county health departments to provide nursing support as needed.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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
• CPR certification
• A copy of college transcripts is required

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

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

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.