RN Ryan White Clinic

Description

Pay Grade : M

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease injury and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• 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 the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture Work in a 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 yourself.

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 Districts 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!

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 :

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors 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

Associates 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 AN D current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

Annual salary $70158. Plus generous benefits include 13 paid holidays annual and sick leave health insurance and retirement plans.

Additional Information

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals.A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and / or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees diplomas licensures and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency you may be required as a term and condition of DPH employment to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services programs activities and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process email .

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees

In addition to a competitive salary we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule training opportunities health insurance employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS) deferred compensation 13 paid holidays vacation and sick leave paid parental leave dental vision long-term care and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1