The Northeast Health District is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Public Health Nurse to join our Home Visiting Program. In this role, you will provide professional nursing care, case management, and health education to pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and infants through home visitation services designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes and promote healthy families.
Services are provided primarily in community settings through frequent home visits to an assigned caseload of pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and infants. Extensive travel throughout the Northeast Health District's 10-county service area is required. The primary work location and service area may be determined based on the employee's residence to best support program operations and community needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provide professional nursing care and case management in accordance with established public health protocols, policies, and procedures.
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Promote maternal and child health through health education, illness prevention, and interventions designed to reduce infant mortality.
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Conduct home visits and community outreach to high-risk perinatal women, postpartum mothers, and infants.
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Perform nursing assessments, obtain vital signs, conduct fetal monitoring, and perform basic laboratory screenings.
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Provide breastfeeding education, counseling, and referrals to appropriate medical, behavioral health, and community resources.
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Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, services provided, and client progress.
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Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, community agencies, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care and improve client outcomes.
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Participate in emergency preparedness and public health response activities as assigned.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Employee Benefits:
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13 paid holidays
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Generous annual and sick leave
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
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State retirement and savings plans
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Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
Additional Support Programs:
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Physical activity breaks
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Worksite wellness program
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee discounts
The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
ADA Statement
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email [email protected].
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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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. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.
BENEFITS
Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.
