RN – Ryan White Clinic
Pay Grade: M
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
Job Responsibilities
Expand your nursing career with the Georgia Department of Public Health! We are actively recruiting for our Expanded-Role Registered Nurse position at our Specialty Care Clinic in Athens, Georgia. The Specialty Care Clinic is the primary provider of HIV/ Ryan White services for patients across the Northeast Health District’s 10 counties: Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton. If you have a passion for public health and desire to help end the HIV epidemic, we want to hear from you!
Job Summary / Duties:
Expanded-role nurses are Registered Professional Nurses employed by Georgia Department of Public Health who have completed specialized training and meet all statutory and regulatory requirements. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Order, administer and/or dispense medications, including HIV medications and oral contraception
- Order and administer immunizations
- Perform cervical cancer screenings, breast, and pelvic exams
- Evaluation and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
- Insertion and removal of contraceptive implants
- Identify infections through microscopic exams (wet mounts)
- Screen and refer patients to community resources
- Collaborate with patients on health promotion and education activities
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience working with culturally diverse and/or vulnerable populations, including sexual minorities and persons who have mental health or substance misuse disorders. We offer rigorous training and mentoring to help you become a successful Expanded Role Nurse. Also, training is continuous and based on best practices from evidence-based HIV guidelines.
To be successful in the Expanded-Role Nurse position, the ideal candidate will have:
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Additional Information
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) 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.
Annual salary $70,158. Plus, generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.
