Job Details
Description
We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:
Public Health Nurse 2 (10221)
Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.
Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.
LOCATION: Clifton Springs Health Center
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services
SALARY INFORMATION: $58,547.06 Annually / Pay Grade L / Job Code HCP191
Exceptional Benefits Include
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 3 Weeks Annual Leave
- 3 Weeks Sick Leave
- Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
- Pension Plan
- Employer 401K Match
- Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
- Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Worksite Wellness
- Diverse Workforce
- Opportunities for Growth
- Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation
Job Responsibilities
Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols. Works in the program area of adult health (STD, Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, Pregnancy Testing/Perinatal Case Management), also provide immunizations to infants, children, and adults as well as hearing/vision and dental screenings. Performs client assessment, provides treatments, educates clients on health problems, and provides the necessary referrals to internal and external health care providers. Assists with weekly and monthly vaccine inventory and performs other duties as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
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 in nursing from an accredited college or university
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.
Additional Information
NOTE: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.
Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.
Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: Career Opportunities at Job Opportunities | Locations: dekalb county | Sorted by Posting Date descending | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (governmentjobs.com)
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: ...@dph.ga.gov.
DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.