Public Health Registered Nurse; Twiggs

Job Title:

Public Health Registered Nurse (Twiggs County)

Agency:
County Public Health

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation: $58,547.06

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.

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.

As a Public Health Registered Nurse at the Twiggs County Health Department, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well‑being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work‑life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.

Under general supervision, provides direct patient care and services. 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.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and exercises good judgment in the execution of patient care protocols.
• Orders appropriate pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic treatments and administers medications and vaccines in accordance with protocol.
• Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing and interpret the results to direct treatment.
• Provides patient education and makes appropriate referrals.
• Facilitates patient decision making by providing health education, counseling, and tools.
• Provides thorough documentation of medical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, referrals, education, and consultations in the electronic medical record system.
• Performs women’s wellness services, contraceptive counseling, and contraceptives according to protocol.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of the Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (BCCP) and enrolling eligible patients into the program.
• Provides assessment, screening, and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases according to protocol.
• Administers tuberculosis testing, interprets results and works with the TB Program Coordinator to support follow‑up and treatment.
• Provides child health, vision screening and supports the provision of other primary care services as needed.
• Performs onsite waived lab testing offered by the HD, performs wet preps, and participates in lab QA/QI.
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of programs and services available through the Department of Public Health and external agencies and providing referrals to eligible infants, children, and adults.
• Consults with and refer patients to physicians and other care providers as indicated.
• Promote public health in the…