Public Health RN 2or 3 (Perinatal Home Visiting Program)

[**Click HERE for Video**](https://youtu.be/BaWz_3hXyWg) **Who 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 As a *Public Health RN* within the West Central Health District 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. This position will be housed in one of the following county health departments *(Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Randolph, Stewart, Sumter, or Talbot)* and is *Not a Remote position*. Under supervision of the Perinatal Home Visiting Program Coordinator, you will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities: - Deliver case management and nursing care according to public health protocols. - Provide services focused on health promotion, illness prevention, and decreasing infant mortality. - Conduct home visits and community outreach services to high-risk perinatal women and infants, primarily through home visitation. - Perform physical assessments, take vital signs, fetal monitoring and perform basic lab screenings. - Provide breastfeeding education and counseling and refer clients to appropriate social and health services. - Maintain accurate records of patient care, services, and responses to treatment. - Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners. - Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: *Public Health RN 2 - (Hire-in salary - $58,547.06)* Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a one (1) 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; or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or position equivalent. *Public Health RN 3 - (Hire-in salary - $66,168.17)* Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a two (2) years of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 2 (HCP191) or position equivalent. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse. Public Health experience. ***All West Central Health District 7 emplo…