JOB SUMMARY:
Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Under supervision, provide professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures.
· Provides comprehensive physical assessments for all ages and clinical programs.
· Participates in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing. Prepare to respond to public health emergencies and respond as directed.
· Utilize Electronic Medical Record to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
· Administer and dispense medications and vaccines based on nursing assessment according to established nurse protocols.
· Provides health education to individuals, families, and community partners.
· Incorporate 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.
· Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
· Serves as mentor for new nurses and/or preceptors for nursing students.
· May manage specific program activities and/or specific program evaluations.
· Assist with completing monthly/quarterly reports.
· May supervise support staff or employees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
PH Registered Nurse 1 – Target hire-in 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 AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification. Note: No experience required.
PH Registered Nurse 2 – Target hire-in salary $58,547.06
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 Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR Certification.
PH Registered Nurse 3 – Target hire-in salary $66,168.17
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.
**Salary offered will be based on Education, Experience & Health District Budget**
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to applicants who in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications also possess the following:
- Public Health experience
- Experience with screenings, immunizations, GRITS and interviewing patients
- Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language
- Knowledge of state leave policies
- Knowledge of recruitment process
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $51,811.56 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Education:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
- GA Professional Nurse License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Jonesboro, GA 30236 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Jonesboro, GA 30236: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person