Public Health RN - Effingham

Job Summary

Pay Grade: L. 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.

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 approach where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning and 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

M‑F work schedule, 13 paid holidays, Excellent benefit package.

Assess client health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records, and administer nursing care to Health Department clients. May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Provide Public Health services on a daily basis. Care for populations with special needs during disasters/emergencies and under biological and chemical protocols.

• Provides comprehensive assessment of client’s health care needs
• Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines, and preventative/maintenance care to clients and families
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records
• Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by client responses and conditions
• Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in client conditions
• Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained
• Provides education to clients, families, and community service providers
• Provides health care, first aid, and immunizations
• Provides school related health care services

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse
• CPR certification
• OR Associate’s degree/diploma in Nursing from an accredited college, one year of PHN experience, completion of a PHN course within one year of hire, current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license, and CPR certification

• BSN
• Previous public health experience strongly preferred
• Applicants with ASN degree required to complete approved School of Nursing BSN Level Health Assessment Course if not previously completed

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous leave package – Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued annual and sick leave
• Defined benefit retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health care spending account
• Dependent care spending account
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Legal insurance
• Long‑term care insurance
• Specified illness coverage
• Deferred compensation (401K & 457 plans)

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical activity breaks
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition assistance

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following:

• Criminal background check/fingerprinting
• Reference checks & immunizations required
• May be subject to pre‑employment drug screen

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to…