PH RN-Home Visiting Program

The Northeast Health District is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Public Health Nurse to join our Home Visiting Program. This is a part-time, hourly position working up to 29 hours per week. The Public Health Nurse provides professional nursing care, case management, and health education in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies, and procedures. This position plays a critical role in promoting maternal and child health, reducing disparities in birth outcomes, and supporting overall community wellness.

Services are provided primarily in community settings through frequent home visits to an assigned caseload of pregnant and postpartum women and/or infants. Extensive travel throughout the Northeast Health District's 10-county service area is required. The primary work location and service area may be determined based on the employee's residence to best support the needs of the community.

Hourly Rate: $45.00/hour

Work Schedule: This is a part-time, hourly position. Employees may work up to 29 hours per week. The work schedule may vary based on client needs, home visits, and program requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver case management and nursing care according to public health protocols.
• Provide services focused on health promotion, illness prevention, and decreasing infant mortality.
• Conduct home visits and community outreach services to high-risk perinatal women and infants.
• Perform physical assessments, obtain vital signs, conduct fetal monitoring, and perform basic laboratory screenings.
• Provide breastfeeding education and counseling and refer clients to appropriate social and health services.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care, services, and responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience providing care to high-risk prenatal patients.
• Experience providing care to high-risk newborns and infants.
• Home visitation experience.
• One (1) year of labor and delivery experience.
• One (1) year of experience in a prenatal care clinic.
• One (1) year of experience working with mothers and infants.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. 

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email 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 receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
 In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

 Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.