Ph Nurse -TB Program

Position Overview

Ph Nurse 2‑TB Program at the Georgia Department of Public Health.

We protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles statewide. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted to prevent disease, injury, and disability; promote health and well‑being; and prepare the State for disaster response.

• Travel to all county health departments within the District (Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long, and McIntosh).
• Conduct TB‑specific trainings and provide nursing services, guidance, and audit TB records for compliance.
• Provide TB education to patients and community partners.
• Facilitate hospitalization and/or discharge planning with social workers and/or infection control nurses.
• Provide comprehensive physical assessments for TB patients of all ages.
• Serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians when indicated.
• Assist county health departments with home visits for TB cases/suspects and assess the home environment or conduct hospital visits prior to discharge.
• Collaborate with health care providers, hospitals, substance abuse centers, correctional facilities, and community organizations to promote best practices, foster continuity of care, and provide consultation for TB patients.
• Maintain a database of N95 mask fit testing for all Coastal Health District staff and assist with annual staff fit testing.
• Participate in contact investigations for cases and suspects to elicit and evaluate identified contacts.
• Perform other duties within the scope of practice as requested.

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited institution and one (1) year of nursing experience, completion of a PHN course within one year of hire, and a current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or
• One (1) year of experience at the lower level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP
  190) or an equivalent position.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Experience with tuberculosis or infectious diseases
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaking ability
• Computer experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, data entry, etc.)

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package – Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks of accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long‑Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness Coverage
• Deferred Compensation (401(k) & 457 Plans)

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

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Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check/fingerprinting, education documentation, license/certification verification, reference checks, and required immunizations. May be subject to a pre‑employment drug screen.

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