PH Part Time-Registered Nurse

Dawson County Health Department, 54 Hwy, 53 East, Dawsonville, GA, 30534

This position is open to all qualified applicants

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Within the Health Department operating hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8-5, Tuesdays 8-7 & Fridays 8-12 (mostly)

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health
- District 2 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.

• 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

Dawson County Health Department is seeking a part time Registered Nurse 2.

As a PH Registered Nurse with Dawson County Health at the Georgia Department of Public Health
- District 2, 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.

40-hour work week (Monday – Friday), 13 paid holidays/yr., 3 weeks each of annual & sick leave/yr., a defined benefit retirement plan including a 401(K) plan with a matching employer contribution, health and payroll deductible flexible benefits including employee, spouse and child life, AD&D, dental, vision, legal, long term care, short and long-term disability and specified illness options are available. Also, medical/childcare spending accounts can be established in addition to deferred compensation – 457.

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.

• Knows vaccine schedules for children and adults
• Gives correct needed vaccines to children and adults
• Gives vaccines needed for school attendance along with correct certifications
• Conducts audits for school and day cares
• Conducts scoliosis screenings for schools
• Conducts hearing/vision/dental screenings needed for school attendance
• Cross-trains to TB, Child Health, Family Planning and IDC clinics
• Other duties as assigned

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/diploma in Nursing from an accredited college AND One year of PHN experience AND Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently under established clinic protocols
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with corporate clients
• Self-directed
• Ability to complete tasks without detailed supervision
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience vaccinating all age groups
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish

Pre-employment drug screen and criminal records check (fingerprinting) are required.

Note:

An applicant who has a disability requiring special accommodations should contact this office.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information regarding employment with District 2 Public Health please visit our website istrict
2.org.