PH Nurse -Chatham Care Center

Full Time
Savannah, GA
Posted
Job description
Description

This position will assist provider with medical care and treatment of patients. Will be working with client population diagnosed with HIV and AIDS. Responsible for coordinating Immunization, Lab/STD services, and HRSA deliverables within the program. Assess client health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Will include dispensing pharmaceuticals, phlebotomy, data entry, chart reviews. May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
M-F Schedule-13 paid holidays-Excellent benefit package

All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities

1. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision
2. Administers prescribed medications
3. Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans
4. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records
5. Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients responses and conditions based on the protocols of the clinical trial in which the participant in enrolled
6. Monitors and records all aspects of client care, including diet and physical activity
7. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditions
8. Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments
9. Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained
10. Provides education to client and family

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/diploma in Nursing from an accredited college 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-2+ years in a Public Health or Outpatient Clinic setting preferred. 2+ years of patient/client case management experience. Strong knowledge of infectious disease, HIV/AIDS, and STD risk factors, medical implications and treatment options.

Additional Information
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
  • Defined Benefit retirement plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Care Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Life Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Specified Illness
  • Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
Additional Perks
  • A supportive and rewarding work environment
  • Physical Activity Breaks
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount program
  • Tuition Assistance

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -https://coastalhealthdistrict.org
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection 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.
*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
  • May be subject to pre-employment drug screen

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