Professional Health Care Worker (APRN)
Description
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 Professional Health Care Worker within the North Georgia Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health,you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting the lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Location: This position will travel to the following health departments within the district: Murray, Fannin, Pickens, and Gilmer.
This position will work a maximum of 29 hours per week.
Job Responsibilities
Under supervision of a senior APRN, performs advanced nursing functions and healthcare services in specialized areas. Operates under the nurse protocol agreement with the delegating physician, conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels clients. May prescribe medication in some cases.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Will travel to the following health departments within the district to provide family planning and Women's Health clinical services: Murray, Fannin, Pickens, and Gilmer.
- Will provide clinical services for a maximum of 29 hours per week.
- Examines clients to obtain information about their physical condition.
- Administers or orders diagnostic testing as indicated.
- Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
- Instructs and counsels clients regarding family planning, contraceptive options and effectiveness, health maintenance, and prescribed therapeutic regimens.
- Makes tentative diagnosis and decisions about management and treatment of clients.
- Obtains, compiles, and records client medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
- Performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, IUD, and implant insertions.
- Prescribes therapy or medication according to protocol.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate or Master's in nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND certification in the specialty area(s) approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Georgia license as an APRN AND CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Public health experience
- Women's Health experience.
- Experience with the insertion of an IUD and implant insertions.
Additional Information
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.
All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.
As an employee of CBH, 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.
This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.
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 posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at www.nghd.org.
The CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
