RN - Ryan White Clinic

Expanded-Role Registered Nurse

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!

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.

Annual salary $70,158. Plus, generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.

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.

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.

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-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.