Nurse
Atlanta Metropolitan Area
You'll monitor and control the spread of communicable diseases and build public health programs, both on base and on humanitarian missions.
Posted Jul 8
- Pay
- Not posted
- Unit and setting
- Military protecting service members, their families, retirees, Department of Defense civilians, and host nation communitiesservice members, families, retirees, DoD civilians and host-nation communities
- License
- current, valid, unrestricted nursing license Must have a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- License
- current, valid, unrestricted nursing license Must have a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Education
- bachelor's degree in nursing Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a pass on the NCLEX
- Experience
- public health RN experience requirements per current RA/USAR guidance Must meet all public health RN experience requirements per current RA/USAR guidance
- Also asks
- practicing as an RN in the US, DC, Puerto Rico or a U.S. territory
- Also asks
- U.S. citizen, Green Card or I-551 holder to serve Must be a U.S. citizen/Green Card holder/I-551 holder to serve Active Duty or Reserves.
What it pays
- Bonus
- accession bonus by field of concentration; retention bonuses after the initial contract Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, as well as retention bonuses once the initial contract obligation is servedBased on your field of concentration
Benefits
- BenefitsEducation loan repayment, paid annually over up to three years while servingRepayment of qualified education loans to lending institutions, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving
- BenefitsTravel, including humanitarian missionsTravel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions
- BenefitsUp to 30 days paid vacation a yearUp to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
- BenefitsBlended retirement system enrollmentEnrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
- BenefitsNo- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your familyNo- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
- BenefitsCommissary and post exchange shopping privilegesCommissary and post exchange shopping privileges
More benefits (7)
- BenefitsSpecialized training to become a leader in medicineSpecialized training to become a leader in medicine
- Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institutions, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving
- Accession bonus and retention bonuses based on field of concentration
- Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions
- Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
- Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
- Education Opportunities
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- communicable disease monitoring and control monitoring and controlling the spread of communicable diseases
- Day to day
- developing evidence-based programs developing evidence-based programs
- Day to day
- assessing and enforcing health and safety regulations You will assess, enforce, and enhance health and safety regulations
- Day to day
- public health work on base and on humanitarian missions both on base and during humanitarian missions
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Turn your passion for nursing into a mission of service. Use your skills and experience to care for our nation’s heroes while advancing your own career. The U. S. Army offers opportunities for education, leadership, and a range of benefits for you and your family.
Outstanding Opportunities Support the health and readiness of our nation's defenders. As a Public Health Nurse in the U. S. Army, you will play a critical role in protecting service members, their families, retirees, Department of Defense civilians, and host nation communities. You will assess, enforce, and enhance health and safety regulations, ensuring a strong and resilient force.
Your expertise will be essential in monitoring and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, developing evidence-based programs, and improving existing public health initiatives—both on base and during humanitarian missions. The Army provides extensive opportunities for professional growth, including specialized training, continued education, seminars, and conferences, helping you advance as both a healthcare provider and an Army Officer. You can choose to serve either Active Duty or in the Army Reserve.
If you choose the Army Reserve, you’ll have the flexibility to serve your country while remaining engaged in your local community. No matter how you choose to serve, a career as an Army Public Health Nurse empowers you to make a lasting impact.
Outstanding Benefits
Benefits may include
★ Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institutions, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving ★ Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, as well as retention bonuses once the initial contract obligation is served ★ Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions ★ Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually ★ Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System ★ No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family ★ Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges ★ Specialized training to become a leader in medicine
Eligibility Requirements
★ Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a pass on the NCLEX ★ Must have a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification ★ Have been practicing as an RN in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U. S. Territory ★ Must meet all public health RN experience requirements per current RA/USAR guidance ★ Must be a U. S. citizen/Green Card holder/I-551 holder to serve Active Duty or Reserves.
Have questions or want more information? To find out more information about becoming a Public Health Nurse in the U. S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/medicine. You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Public Health Nurse.
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