PH Registered Nurse 1
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Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2 or 3
Based on qualifications / experience )
Posted Date : August 7, 2024 Closing Date : August 17, 2024
Position Type : 1 Full-Time Position
Location : Lee County Health Department / Leesburg, Georgia
Paygrade / Salary : K-$ 51,811.56, L-$58,547.06 or M-$68,168.17
Based on qualifications / experience)
Job Code(s) : HCP190, HCP191, HCP192
We offer : 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. accrual of Annual Leave & 3 wks. accrual of Sick Leave. A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan.
Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts .
General Nature of Work
- Obtains Health History
- Provides comprehensive assessments of male / female patients, which may include genitalia exams
- Collects specimens, performs lab tests, including pregnancy tests, and conducts microscopic assessments
- Provides education, treatments, and administers medications and vaccinations
- May conduct home visits, participate in health fairs, serve on committees, and make presentations
- Responds to Public Health Emergencies
- Provides exceptional customer service and maintains HIPAA Standards
- Maintains CPR Certification
Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree / diploma in Nursing from an accredited college AND Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview-must have official transcript prior to start date).
This position requires the ability to lift up to 45 lbs., and the ability to bend and reach up.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous employment with any state's Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health
- Bachelor's degree in nursing
- Baccalaureate-level health assessment course
- Experience providing clinical services in the areas of Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Immunizations
- Experience with performing physical exams on males and females
- TB experience such as contact investigation, treatments including Direct Observation Therapy
- Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English)
A State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline. Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications.
This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver's license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters.
Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and / or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency.
Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.
All information submitted is subject to verification.
We are 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.
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.
Note : No experience required.
Additional Information
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Requisition ID : HEA09GY
Number of Openings : 1
Shift : Day Job
Internal Contact Name : Tischkia R Joiner
Internal Contact Email : Tischkia. Joiner@
Posting End Date : Aug 17, 2024
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