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Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2 or 3

(Based on qualifications/experience)

Posted Date: March 11, 2025  Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Type: 1 Full-Time position

Location: Decatur County Health Department/Bainbridge, Georgia

Paygrade/Salary: K-$51,811.56, L-$58,547.06, M-$66,168.17

Job Code(s): HCP190, HCP191, HCP192 

We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. accrual of Annual Leave & 3 wks. accrual of Sick Leave.  A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan. Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts. 

General Nature of Work

·      Provides outstanding customer service

·      Obtains Health History

·      Provides comprehensive assessments of male/female patients which may include genitalia exams

·      Collects specimens, performs labs tests, including pregnancy tests, and conducts microscopic assessments

·      Provides patient education, treatments, and administers medications and vaccinations

·      Maintains CPR Certification

·      May conduct home visits, participate in health fairs, serve on committees, and make presentations

·      Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security

·      Responds to Public Health Emergencies 

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification. (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date). This position requires the ability to lift up to 45 lbs., and the ability to bend and reach up. 

Preferred Qualifications

·         Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health

·         Bachelor’s degree in nursing

·         Baccalaureate-level health assessment course

·         Experience in providing clinical services in the areas of Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Immunizations

·         Experience with performing physical exams on males and females including genitalia

·        TB experience such as contact investigation, treatments including Direct Observation Therapy

·         Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English) 

A State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline.  Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications.  This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters.  Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment.  Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency.  Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required.  If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.  All information submitted is subject to verification. 

 We are 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.