Perinatal Health Nurse-Liberty

Description

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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.

Benefits

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
• 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

All Coastal Health District County Health Department 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.

Job Responsibilities

job duties require home visitation services to medically diagnosed high-risk pregnant, post-partum and inter-conceptual women. They will provide nurse case management to refer for support, education and community resources. Target populations will be provided outreach to reduce disparities in birth outcomes. General clinical support will be provided in the home. Will communicate with health care providers with clients status updates throughout the program. Must have valid drivers license.

Minimum Qualifications

PH Nurse 1-Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification. $51,811.56

PH Nurse 2-Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or position equivalent-$58,547.06

Ph Nurse 3-Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 3 (HCP192) or position equivalent.-$66,168.17

Preferred : BSN, Previous experience in home care and / or medical case management, Newborn and / or Pediatric. Bilingual-Spanish. One year of Labor & Delivery experience OR One year working in a prenatal care clinic or One year experience working with moms and babies.

Additional Information

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http : / / team.georgia.gov /

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

Additional Perks

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit - https : / / coastalhealthdistrict.org

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

Criminal Background Check / Fingerprinting

Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

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 via email 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.

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.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.