Description
Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, the DeKalb Public Health works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.
Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbhealth.net.
We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:
Hourly Nurse Practitioner (10531)
LOCATION:T.O. Vinson Health Center
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:Clinical Services
SALARY INFORMATION: $55.00 Hourly / Pay Grade N / Job Code T7001
Job Responsibilities
Under supervision of a senior APRN, performs advanced nursing functions and healthcare services in specialized areas. Operates under the nurse protocol agreement with delegating physician, conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels clients. Performs complete evaluations/assessments of individual clients in STI and Family Planning programs.
Provides treatments, monitors patient progress and administers medications/vaccines; provides preventive and maintenance care to patients/families. Documents accurately, completely and timely in medical records and on the Superbills. Provides appropriate follow-up care. Implements an appropriate plan of contraceptive care with client. Maintains knowledge of current practice standards and accreditation for the practice of medicine. Ensures quality assurance standards of care are met in programmatic areas. Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; works cooperatively with others to achieve goals. Works and communicates with customers to provide information and high-quality services which meet customer needs. Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates responsible behavior.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate or Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND certification in the specialty area(s) approved by Georgia Board of Nursing AND Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Georgia license as an APRN AND CPR certification.
Additional Information
NOTE: Thank you for your interest in DCBOH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.
Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.
Employment with the DeKalb County Board of Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: ”Career Opportunities” at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/georgiadph?location[0]=dekalb%20…
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray1@dph.ga.gov.
THE DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.