Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3

Location: Southwest Public Health District/May be housed in Baker, Dougherty, or Early County

Paygrade/Salary: K- $51.811.26, L -$58,547.06 or M- $66,168.17 Job Code(s): HCP190, HCP191, HCP192

We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. accrual of Annual Leave & 3 wks. accrual of Sick Leave. A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer-matched) 401(k) plan. Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts .

Job Responsibilities

• Provides home visiting services within the 14-county health district to identify, assess, and provide care coordination services to eligible perinatal patients and qualifying infants.

• Identifies high-risk populations and tailors interventions based on the needs of the population and resources available.

• Provides outstanding customer service and maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security.

• Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Promotes the program through community engagement and outreach events.

• Provides referrals and linkages to appropriate services when medical and environmental risks are identified.

• Must maintain CPR certification

• Responds to Public Health Emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire, and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification. (Please mail or bring a copy of your college transcript or diploma for the interview—you must have an official transcript prior to the start date) . Physical Requirements include occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs. and the ability to bend and reach up.

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s OR Master’s degree in nursing, public health, or related field from an accredited college or university

• Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health

• Experience conducting home visits and patient home assessments

• Experience with providing intervention services for high-risk newborns and infants

• Experience with Case Management and Community Outreach

• One or more years of Labor and Delivery experience

• Bilingual (Spanish and English).

A State Merit Application for Employment must be submitted to this office by the deadline. Highlight any experience relevant to the preferred qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (a valid driver’s license is necessary) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and disaster responses.

The selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be fewer than 10 and should not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. A drug screening, criminal background check, and immunization records may be required.

If selected, male applicants aged 18 to 26 must provide proof of Selective Service registration. All submitted information is subject to verification.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.