Public Health RN Expanded Role Nurse (Jones County)

Description

Pay Grade: L

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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

Job Responsibilities

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.

Works under protocols to provide direct care and case management and educates the public on health practices that promote health and prevent disease. Some services may be provided in various settings including clinics, homes or in the community as deemed appropriate.

Provides direct patient care services as an expanded role nurse.

• 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 interprets 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.
• Is knowledgeable about and enrolls patients in the breast and cervical cancer program (BCCP).
• 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 on an as needed.
• Performs onsite waived lab testing offered by the HD, performs wet preps, and participates in lab QA/QI.
• Is knowledgeable about and provides referrals to programs and services available within the Department of Public Health and other agencies to eligible infants, children, and adults.
• Consults with and refer patients to physicians and other care providers as indicated.

Participates in community outreach and health promotion events.

• Promote public health in the community through education about resources and programs.

Participates in QA/QI activities including chart review, strategic planning, initiation of new programs and services, protocol development and other working groups as assigned.

• Participates in meetings and contributes to District program goals and objectives as needed.
• Participates in peer review according to protocol requirements.

Oversees and participates in emergency preparedness efforts in partnership with District and local agencies and stakeholders.

• Participates in emergency preparedness planning and response activities.

Completes initial and annual training requirements and participates in ongoing education including emergency preparedness, HIPAA, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.

• Completes all initial and annual training to practice under nurse protocol.

Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• May included but not limited to: inventory management, monthly reports, planning and/or implementing community outreach activities, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or one (1) year of experience at the lowerlevel PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or position equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing. Knowledge of Ga DPH Nurse protocols.

Additional Information

The Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage 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 credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). 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.
Relocation assistance is not provided.

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 you request to DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov by the closing date of this announcement.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ADA Statement
The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. 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.

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 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.