- Under general supervision, provides professional public health nursing services in accordance with Georgia State Nursing Protocols
- Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
o Provide wide range of Public Health Nursing Services specifically focusing on TB: administering TB skin tests, educating patients receiving the skin test on results, assisting with a treatment plan, also conducting TB tests needed for employment / school / etc (well patient visits)
- Work alongside Medical Assistants to evaluate the health of patients and create treatment plans for patients aged 12-65
- Provide patient education about available support services and helping them access care
- Working with public health officials to help underserved communities gain access to care
o Really need someone passionate about serving the community, this clinic serves many patients experiencing homelessness
- Emphasizing primary prevention to avoid disease or injury before it occurs
- Skills: will be trained, expanded role nurses (physicals, order studies/labs, decision treatments)
o All taught from nurse protocols - not relying on MD orders
- Strongly preferred to have BSN but NO experience needed (manager said ASN would be acceptable for an all star candidate)
- Can be entry level as long as they has passion to work with underserved patients
- Flexibility
- Critical thinking skills
- Ability to work independently with following state protocol
- Strong assessment skills
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.