Full Job Description
Summary: Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Works directly with the Nursing Director to expedite COVID-19 screening and testing in vulnerable/underserved populations. Provides a wide array of COVID-19 activities including providing technical assistance and consultative services regarding epidemiology and the control of diseases, including lab testing of suspect notifiable disease cases as necessary. Provide health education instruction to individuals, families, for the promotion and maintenance of health. Administer COVID-19 testing/screening, provide results and phone center nursing services as needed.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university 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: Bachelor’s degree, Public Health or Community Health experience/knowledge.
Salary Information: $26 hourly / up to 29 hours per week.
Applications Accepted: January 26, 2021 – February 25, 2021
NOTE: This is a temporary, non-benefit position funded for the purposes of providing additional assistance to the community due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: www.cdph-ess.com. Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click “Apply” and begin your application process.
Cobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality, affordable healthcare services with special attention to the at-risk population. We work to achieve healthy people in healthy communities by: Preventing epidemics and spread of disease, protecting against environmental hazards, preventing injuries, Promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors, responding to disasters, assisting in community recovery, and Assuring the quality and accessibility of health care. By excelling at our core responsibilities, we will assist our residents in living healthier, longer and more rewarding lives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.
