District Float Nurse
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This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.
As a District Nurse Float within the Family Planning at the East Central Public Health District (or County), 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.
Who we are. 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.
What we offer. 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. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- 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
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. 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.
Requirements
You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:Under supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures.
Provides services in all programs; immunization, Family Planning, Women’s Health, Diabetes, Hypertension, STD, etc. to the general public.
Assess each patient’s condition, develops a plan of care, provides treatments, educates patients, and makes referrals as appropriate.
Screens and refers clients to other community service providers.
Provide treatment, administer medications/vaccines and provides preventive and maintenance care to patient/families consistent with care plans and public health protocols.
May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
Participates in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering and mass dispensing.
Completes all necessary orientation, training and preceptors.
Provides outreach services and other key preventive health services to the community.
Have a reliable transportation.
Travel is reimbursed at the State of Georgia mileage rate.
The East Central Health District services 13 counties.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university or Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND current CPR certification Preferred Qualifications: Public Health experience and trained as a expanded role nurse.
Preferred Qualifications:
Public Health experience required. Completed Expanded Role Nurse trained.Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
DPH is 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.
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