Hourly Public Health Nurse

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

Hourly Public Health Nurse (10379)

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 .

LOCATION:North Health Center

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services

SALARY INFORMATION:$35.00 Hourly / Pay Grade TPW / Job Code T7002

Under general supervision provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illness injury or disability the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.

TYPICAL TASKS:

• 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.
• Participates in the planning organizing and evaluation of program areas to ensure the goals and objective(s) of the program are met.
• Provides clinical services to target population.
• Applies principles of population health to practice.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of clients health care needs.
• Develops comprehensive plans of care for individual families and populations.
• Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients responses and conditions.
• Provides health education instruction and/or classes to individuals families for the promotion and maintenance of health.
• Develops and sustains community partnerships.
• Participates in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza mass sheltering and mass dispensing.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• May manage specific program activities and/or specific program evaluations.
• Cross training in various clinical services/programs.
• Provides additional duties as assigned.

Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification

OR

Associates degree/diploma in Nursing from an accredited college 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 QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the minimum qualifications preference will be given to applicants with previous experience as a Public Health Nurse serving adult health (i.e. STD FP BCCP) and Immunizations; ability to adapt to new environment; teamwork oriented. Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

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.

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DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.