Public Health RN

About the Department

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This position is in Grovetown, 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 Public Health RN with Columbia County Health Department, 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.

Starting Salary $60,000 Once  ERN is completed $62,500

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, 14 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.

Position Duties

Administer immunizations and conduct screenings
Educate the public about preventing communicable diseases such as flu, COVID-19, Tuberculosis, etc
Provide clinical services for patients requiring annual exams, STI services and pregnancy tests
Follow medically directed clinical protocols to provide care and administer medications and treatments to patients
Provide health care information at outreach events and assist in community involvement opportunities.
The registered nurse is a vital component of the DPH health services, lending aid to community health assessments, health education, disease prevention and control, emergency preparedness advocacy and policy support.

All East Central Health District 6 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Minimum Qualifications

BSN required from accredited University
American Heart BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications:
DPH background/prior employment desired
At least 1 year nursing experience
EMR experience
Women's Health experience desired
Immunization administrations/GRITS knowledge

MAPEP

Under the pre-employment fitness-for-duty this position is considered a 

• Category 4: Health-related:

Positions where medical knowledge and skills are required, such as nurses or therapists. 

Other Qualifications

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: [email protected].
  
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.

Benefits

Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.

Agency Information

EmployerGeorgia Department of Public Health (GA)Address 200 Piedmont Ave, SE
West Tower
Atlanta, Georgia, 30334 Website http://dph.georgia.gov