Listing Summary

Exceptional Benefits Include:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexibility within or core working hours of M- F 8 am – 5 pm
• Hybrid teleworking options for eligible positions
• Employer 401K match
• Student Loan Repayment
• Employee Education Reimbursement
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Pension Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness Activities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Advancement

 

Purpose of the Position: Under general supervision, provides professional public health nursing services in accordance with Georgia State Nursing Protocols; as well as Cobb and Douglas Policies and Procedures.  Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Provide wide range of Public Health Nursing Services including Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Infection testing and treatment, Immunizations, Well Women, Child Health, and Breast Test and More exams using Georgia Department of Public Health Nurse Protocols for Registered Professional Nurses.  Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, and the promotion of health and maintenance of populations. Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.  This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties.

 

Essential functions (include but not limited to):

• Identifies high risk populations and tailor interventions based on the needs of the population and the resources available.
• Provides treatments, administers medication/vaccines and provides preventive and maintenance care to patient/families consistent with care plan and/or physician treatment plan.
• Screens and refers clients to other community service providers.

 

External candidates: will be hired as a RN 1 OR RN 2; based on education and/or experience    

 

Internal candidates: are eligible for a lateral transfer as an RN 2 or RN 3; must be currently working in the same job code

 

RN 1 Minimum Qualifications: Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND completion of a PHN course within one year AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.  Note: No experience required.$52,125 Annually/Pay Grade K

 

RN 2 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..   $58,284 Annually/Pay Grade L

 

RN 3 Minimum Qualifications-Internal Only: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience 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 Two 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.  $65,243 Annually/Pay Grade M

 

*** Current state employees’ salary will be subject to State Personnel Board rule provisions. If you have questions regarding salary, please do not hesitate to contact WA***

 

*THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SAISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED

 

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 an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion