Registered Nurse - Perinatal Home Visiting at Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), GA

About the Department

Pay Grade: K

• 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

Under general supervision, the Public Health Nurse provides professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies, and procedures. The nurse plays a critical role in promoting maternal and child health, reducing disparities in birth outcomes, and supporting overall community wellness. Services are provided primarily in the community setting, with frequent home visits to a caseload or pregnant and postpartum women and/or infants. This position also includes case management and outreach to high-risk perinatal women and infants. The primary work location and service area may be determined based on the employee’s residence to best support the needs of the community.

Position Duties

• Deliver case management and nursing care according to public health protocols.
• Provide services focused on health promotion, illness prevention, and decreasing infant mortality.
• Conduct home visits and community outreach services to high-risk perinatal women and infants, primarily through home visitation. 
• Perform physical assessments, take vital signs, fetal monitoring and perform basic lab screenings.
• Provide breastfeeding education and counseling and refer clients to appropriate social and health services.
• Maintain accurate records of patient care, services, and responses to treatment.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bilingual-Spanish. Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing. Appropriate interventions for high-risk prenatal patients. Appropriate interventions for high-risk newborns and infants. Home visitation experience. One year Labor and delivery experience, one year working in a prenatal care clinic, one-year experience working with mothers and babies. 

Annual salary $60,000 plus generous benefits including 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.

No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.

Other Qualifications

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 well-being. 
 
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 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute 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 pre-employment 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.
  
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email you request to [email protected] by the closing date of this announcement.
  
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: [email protected].

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 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.