Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Clarke

Description

Pay Grade: N

Job Code: HCP200
Click HERE for VideoWho 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

The Northeast Health District is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or FNP. Under limited supervision, performs advanced nursing functions and conducts preventive health care assessments with a focus on Women’s Health, STD assessments and treatment, and cancer detection. Assess the client’s condition, performs and interprets laboratory tests, prescribes appropriate treatments/therapies, and provides education.  Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, and minor invasive procedures as medically required/recommended.  Perform insertions and removals of various LARC devices and assist with district training needs. The ideal candidate will not only excel in providing high-quality patient care but also possess strong computer skills to effectively manage electronic health records and other digital tools used in modern healthcare. 

As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse within the Clarke County Health Department 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 lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. 

Job Responsibilities

 • Coordinates health department clinical programs and activities with local health department Administrator, District Health Office, and State Office staff in accordance with programmatic and funding guidelines.
 • Monitors and evaluates nursing and other clinical programs for the county.
 • Performs assurance activities to ensure that services are adequate, appropriate, and accessible within the community.
 • Provides supervision of public health staff in the county health department setting.
 • Organizes, coordinates, and implements community health services according to agency policies, programs, objectives, and resources available in the assigned area of responsibility.
 • Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation.
 • Encourages and facilities cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity, fosters commitment and team spirit; works cooperatively with others to achieve goals.
 • Works and communicates with the public, internal customers and/or external customers to provide information and quality services and/or products targeted to meet customer expectations.
 • Serves as local public health contact for community agencies and partners in clinical public health services.
 • Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate or Master’s 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 the Georgia Board of Nursing AND Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Georgia license as an APRN and CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Womans Health and STD/infectious disease.
 
An annual salary of $77,000; plus, generous benefits that include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement plans.

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

Additional Information

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 breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical 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 DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov by the closing date of this announcement.
  
DPH is 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 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.