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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 wellbeing; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.Under general supervision performs advanced nursing functions and healthcare services in specialized areas. Operates under written nurse protocol agreement with delegating physician conducts complete physicals provides treatment and counsels clients. May prescribe medication in some cases.
Masters degree 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 Georgia Board of Nursing and two 2 years of nursing experience and Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse and Georgia license as a APRN and current certification in specialty area and CPR certification; or two 2 years of experience at the lower level PH Advanced Practice RN 1 (HCP200 or position equivalent.
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 wellbeing.
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 15minute breaks or one 30minute 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 preemployment 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.
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: .
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. 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.
Full-Time