Registered Nurse 2 - Marietta, United States - GeorgiaGov

Description

Exceptional Benefits Include:

·13 Paid Holidays

·3 Weeks Annual Leave

·3 Weeks Sick Leave

·Flexibility within or core working hours of M- F 8 am – 5 pm

·Employer 401K match

·Student Loan Repayment

·Employee Education Reimbursement

·Payroll Deductible Health Benefits

·Pension Plan

·Flexible Spending Accounts

·Worksite Wellness Activities

·Employee Recognition Program

·Diverse Workforce

·Opportunities for Advancement

Purpose of the Position: Under general supervision, provides professional public health nursing services in accordance with Georgia State Nursing Protocols; as well as, Cobb and Douglas Policies and Procedures.Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Provide wide range of Public Health Nursing Services including Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infection testing and treatment, Immunizations, Well Women, Child Health, and Breast Test and More exams using Georgia Department of Public Health Nurse Protocols for Registered Professional Nurses.Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability; and the promotion of health and maintenance of populations.Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties, and will be flexible to fill nursing needs at all district locations including Marietta, Acworth-Kennesaw, Smyrna and/or Douglasville.This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties.

Essential functions (include but not limited to):

·Identifies high risk populations and tailor interventions based on the needs of the population and the resources available.

·Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines and provides preventive and maintenance care to patient/families consistent with nurse protocols.

·Screens and refers clients to other community service providers.

RN 2 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..

Preferred Job Related Skills : Current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND one year of professional nursing experience.

Salary Information : $58,284 Annually / Pay Grade L

Work Conditions & Physical Demands: This position does not require excessive physical exertion, however, it is not a sedentary position.Requires occasional lifting of less than 50 pounds, walking to/from workstation and other clinical areas.It does require flexibility of working in various areas of the clinic when necessary and some outreach.Confidentiality and precise data entry is a must.Expected to be punctual and perform assigned work schedule.

Applications Accepted: * THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED

Cobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion.

VOTED ONE OF ATLANTA'S HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS

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.

CDPH has adopted the Council on Linkages Core Competency for Public Health Professionals.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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. Note: No experience required.