PH Registered Nurse 1 - Multiple Locations - No Experience Required

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Multiple Locations

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 202400080

Department : Clinical Operations

Opening Date : 11 / 21 / 2024

FLSA : Exempt

Pay Grade : J

Job Information

Are you a Registered Nurse looking to make a difference and positively impact the lives of the Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale communities? Are you ready to further your nursing career by becoming a multidisciplinary Public Health Professional being trained in Women's Health, STD Education / Prevention, Refugee / Child Health Programming, Immunizations, School Health Programming & much more? You are in the right place!

We have openings for full time PH Registered Nursing 1 Positions at the following clinic locations :

Lawrenceville Health Center (455 Grayson Hwy, Suite 300. Lawrenceville, GA 30046)

Rockdale County Health Center (985 Taylor Street SW. Conyers, GA 30012)

Norcross Health Center (5030 Georgia Belle Court, Suite 2071. Norcross, GA 30093)

The Gwinnett, Newton, & Rockdale County Health Departments work to protect and improve the health of those who work, live, and play in our community, and continually strive to meet the varied health needs of residents and visitors.

Our Vision

A healthy, protected, and prepared community.

Our Mission

To protect and improve the health of our community by monitoring and preventing disease; promoting health and well being; and preparing for disasters.

The offered salary will be $55,371+ and will be determined by education & experience

Nursing Degree Transcripts, CPR Certifications & A copy of your GA Nursing License MUST be attached with this application

Description of Duties

The Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments is seeking qualified registered nurses to join our clinical teams. Candidates will function as a part of a multidisciplinary team of Public Health professionals providing excellent customer service and clinical care in District Public Health clinics and community based events. Candidate will : perform comprehensive assessment of clients' health care needs; develop comprehensive plans of care for clients; administer treatments, medications, vaccines and preventive and maintenance care to patients and families, consistent with plan of care and / or physician treatment plan; provide health teaching and instruction to individuals, families and groups; provides school-related health care services; provide services in an expanded nursing role in Women's Health, STD, Refugee and Child Health programs; provide immunizations and oversee LPN staff provision of immunizations; perform other duties as assigned to meet organizational needs and support overall community health and wellness.

Qualifications

Nursing Degree Transcripts, CPR Certifications & A copy of your GA Nursing License MUST be attached with this application

Minimum :

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. Note : No experience required.

Preferred :

One year of experience as a Registered Nurse. One year of Public Health nursing setting. Bilingual - any language (Spanish preferred). Experience utilizing an electronic health record and MS office. Experience in a customer service role.

Additional Information

GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. Required education credentials, license(s), certification(s) and / or registration(s) must be submitted prior to employment. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

GNR PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our employment practices. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following : Pre-Employment Drug & Medical Screening, Fingerprint Criminal Record Investigation & Reference Checks.

Make a difference in the health of your community and earn great benefits too!

Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competetive network of benefits.

Benefits package includes :

• 13 paid holidays per year

Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year

Three weeks of Sick Leave per year

Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee's Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement

401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contibution based on the employee's contribution amount

Life Insurance

Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability

Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available

Employees are elibible to become member of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and / or the Georgia's Own Credit Union.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

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Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

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Are you able to pass a background check?

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Have you ever been dismissed from ANY government position? If yes, an explanation can be attached with application.

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Do you possess an 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. Note : No experience required.

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Have you submitted all required transcripts with your application? All transcripts must be uploaded as attachments to be considered for this position

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Are you fluent in English & Spanish?

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Are you a licensed Nurse in the state of Georgia & do you possess an unencumbered GA Nursing license? (Please attach with your application)

09

Knowing that all Public Health staff, regardless of their role are considered responders, are there any challenges that you would have in responding to a Public Health emergency? Is there anything about working for Public Health that concerns you?

10

Are you a current GNR Public Health Employee?

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Please select which of the following you possess :

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How many years of full time experience do you have working as a Nurse? Please note, experience must be reflected in work history

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Do you have 1 year of Public Health Nursing experience? if yes, this must be reflected in work history

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Do you have experience using electronic medical record systems?

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Do you have experience using Microsoft Office products?

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Have you ever worked in a customer service role?

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Nursing / Clinical Positions

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Please select which clinic location you are interested in working. You can select more than one.

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If you are you an expectant nursing graduate or recent graduate without a nursing license, please detail your date of graduation and date of nursing license exam. If none, type NA.

Required Question