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Job description
Description
Pay Grade: L
About the Agency
The Georgia Department of Public Health protects lives and promotes healthy lifestyles across the state. It is committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability, promoting health and well‑being, and preparing for disasters.
Benefits
Make a Professional Impact – Build a career where it matters and protect lives in the community you live, work, and play.
Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate in an inclusive environment where employees share ideas.
Achieve Career Longevity – Opportunities for continuous learning and development.
Hands‑on Working Culture – Engage in problem‑solving in daily work.
Feel Pride in Where you Work – Join a dedicated public health team.
Job Location
The position is located in Richmond Hill. The first six months require on‑site training at the Pembroke office; after training, the work location will be Richmond Hill.
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive health assessments for clients.
Administer treatments, medications, vaccines, and preventive care to clients and families.
Consult and coordinate with the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate client care plans.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and client records.
Modify treatment plans based on client responses and conditions.
Monitor all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity.
Record and report symptoms and changes in client conditions.
Prepare clients for examinations and treatments.
Prepare rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies; ensure stock levels are maintained.
Provide education to clients, families, and community service providers.
Deliver health care, first aid, and immunizations.
Provide school‑related health care services.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution AND current Georgia RN license AND CPR certification, OR • Associate’s degree/diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution AND one year of public health nursing experience, completion of a PHN course within one year of hire, current Georgia RN license, AND CPR certification.
Preferred Qualifications
BSN; previous public health experience strongly preferred. Individuals hired with an ASN degree must complete an approved School of Nursing BSN Level Health Assessment Course if not already completed.
Benefits for Full‑Time Employees
13 Paid Holidays
Generous Leave Package – Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks of accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Defined Benefit retirement plan
Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
Health Care Spending Account
Dependent Care Spending Account
Life, AD&D, Disability, and Legal Insurance
Long‑Term Care Insurance
Specified Illness coverage
Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
Additional Perks
A supportive and rewarding work environment
Physical Activity Breaks
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount program
Tuition Assistance
Hiring Requirements
Criminal background check and fingerprinting
Reference checks and immunizations required
May be subject to pre‑employment drug screening
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.
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Worksite address
richmond hill, GA, 31424, US
Who can apply
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