Salary: $37.80 Hourly Location : Cobb/Douglas County, GA Job Type: Part Time Hourly Job Number: 00227809 Division/Section: District 3-1 County Position Opening Date: 09/11/2024 Closing Date: 10/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern DescriptionDO NOT APPLY ON THIS SITE, SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOWTO APPLYPlease visit: www.cdph-ess.com For other CDPH career opportunities, please visit: We Offer: •Exceptional learning and growth opportunities •Flexibility within our core operating hours of Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm •Employee recognition program •Worksite Wellness activities •Diverse workforce Job ResponsibilitiesPurpose of the Position Under limited supervision leads and provides general assistance to plan, organize, direct and coordinate the delivery of outreach health services. Provides general assistance to develop and implement related policies and procedures. Monitors and evaluates healthcare/educational programs. Directs subordinate staff of nurses and support personnel. Plans, organizes, and executes vaccine administration at external settings in Cobb and Douglas Counties. Coordinates with internal and external partners to expedite screening, assessment, and vaccine administration in vulnerable/underserved populations. This position works to promote the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties. Essential Functions (include, but are not limited to):
- Functions independently and with groups, critical thinking skills are a must.
- Identifies high risk populations and tailors interventions based on the needs of the population and the resources available.
- Communicates and develops events with local facilities to provide testing/vaccines to community members.
Minimum QualificationsMinimum 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 in nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification. Preferred Qualifications: Public Health Nursing experience, particularly with immunizations. Excellent computer and communication skills. Work Conditions & Physical Demands: Position does not require an excessive physical exertion but is not a sedentary position. Requires lifting of less than 50 pounds of educational materials or supplies, walking through local facilities on site visits, and desk work. Salary: 37.80 per hour / 29 hours per week / No Benefits Offered *THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIEDCobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion. TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health's Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: www.cdph-ess.com. Click on Employment Opportunities and locate this position, click Apply and begin your application process. Additional InformationVOTED ONE OF ATLANTA'S HEALTHIEST EMPLOYERS Thank you for your interest in CDPH. 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 necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. 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. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: CDPH has adopted the Council on Linkages Core Competency for Public Health Professionals.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER N/A