Public Health Registered Nurse 1 or 2
Public Health Registered Nurse 1 or 2
1st Care Program
District 4 Public Health
301 Main Street
LaGrange, GA 30240
Job Description: The 1st Care RN is responsible for providing in-home assessments and education to families after an eligible infant is discharged from the hospital. Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with 1st Care policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Daily travel is a requirement of this position.
District 4 Public Health is seeking Registered Nursing support for the following counties: Carroll/Troup. This position will require travel which will be reimbursed at the current State of Georgia mileage rates.
All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
Requirements
- Perform home visits and complete required documentation per the 1st Care Program guidelines to eligible infants and their families in assigned counties.
- Assess physical, developmental, emotional, and social needs of infants and their families as they relate to 1st Care Service Delivery.
- Assists families in establishing goals and outcomes.
- Provide education, support, and referral resources in assisting families in attaining their targeted goals.
- Consult and collaborate with other professionals involved in providing services for infants and families.
- Perform Children 1st Assessments per the Children 1st Program guidelines for health departments in assigned counties.
- Participate in community collaboration meetings in assigned counties.
- 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.
- Prepare to respond to public health emergencies and respond as directed.
- Assist with completing monthly/quarterly reports.
- Use individual, team, and organizational learning opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Candidate must have valid, unexpired driver’s license.
Qualifications
PH Registered Nurse Level 1 - (Annual 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.
PH Registered Nurse Level 2 - (Annual 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
Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year PHN experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Nurse license AND CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Residents preferred for Emergency Preparedness Planning for the Health Department.
- Public Health Experience a plus.
- Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language
Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Generous Leave Package
- Employees Retirement System
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Care Spending Account
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Specified Illness
- Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
- Atlanta Postal Credit Union ]
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit -http://team.georgia.gov/
Additional Perks
- A supportive and rewarding work environment
- Physical Activity Breaks
- Worksite Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit - https://www.district4health.org/
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. 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.
*District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
Pre-employment Drug Screening
Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
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