PH Registered Nurse 1 (Public Health on Wheels) Job at Georgia Department of Public Health, Columbus, GA

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  • Georgia Department of Public Health
  • Columbus, GA

Job Description

Salary : $51,811.56 Annually

Location : Columbus, GA

Job Type: Full Time Salaried

Job Number: 2024-08713

Division/Section: District 7 County Position

Opening Date: 06/14/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

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Who we are. 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.

What we offer. 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
  • 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 with the West Central Health District, 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.

Job Responsibilities


You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:
  • Provide a wide variety of nursing care in the community, usually from a mobile unit, as an extension of the county health department. S
  • Administer various vaccines, including Flu, COVID, & Monkey Pox, perform finger sticks to screen for sexually transmitted diseases, lead, etc.
  • Perform blood pressure screenings
  • Provide patient education & refer patients to community partners, when indicated
  • Provide support to the county health departments with scoliosis screenings, immunizations audits, health fairs/community events, etc.
  • Provide support to the health department when no community events are scheduled.
  • Rotating after-hours and weekends required, as needed to accommodate community requests.

Minimum Qualifications


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 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. No experience required. *A copy of college transcripts is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and one (1) year of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Additional Information


All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is 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.

Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
No benefits are offered for part time employees.

01


The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No



02


Serving our community during an Emergency Event is a condition of employment for Public Health workers. In the event of an emergency, you may be required to work extended hours, to include nights and weekends. Do you accept these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No



03


Have you previously worked for the State of Georgia and/or Georgia Department of Public Health? If yes, please list agency and the county of employment.


04


Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health?
  • No
  • Full Time Employee
  • Part Time Employee
  • Temp or Contractor
  • Intern
  • Volunteer



05


What is your highest level of education completed?
  • Doctorate's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Associate's Degree
  • High School Diploma
  • GED



06


How many years of professional nursing experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 2 to 4 Years
  • 5 to 7 Years
  • More than 7 Years



07


How many years of experience do you have in administering of vaccines?
  • 0 - 1 Year
  • 1 - 3 Years
  • 3 - 5 Years
  • 5 Years or more



08


This position may require working indoors, outdoors, standing, bending, reaching, or sitting for several hours at community events with varying temperatures. If selected as the chosen candidate, would be able to meet these job requirements?
  • No
  • Yes



09


Do you have a current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse?
  • Yes, I am currently licensed in the state of Georgia
  • Yes, but it is with another state and I am eligible to obtain licensure in Georgia prior to becoming hired
  • No



10


Can you provide a current CPR certification?
  • Yes
  • No



11


Do you have any relatives working for West Central Health District's 16-County Health Departments (Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor or Webster counties)?
  • Yes
  • No



12


If yes to question above, please list name, relationship, and the county of employment.


Required Question

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