This position is located at the Bartow County Health Department in Cartersville, Georgia.

This position is full-time working 40 hours per week, is Unclassified and Exempt. Please complete your online application listing current and previous employers plus detailed job duties. We review the applications in order to qualify candidates.

Under supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.

Works to ensure that quality assurance objectives and standards of care are met by adhering to protocols, policies and procedures.

Understands funding source(s) and adheres to programmatic budget considerations. Consistently delivers quality patient care in the clinical setting by assessing, treating and documenting appropriately.

Participates In community outreach opportunities to promote health and disease prevention activities.

Coordinates and/or function in assigned programs(s) and assures adherence to program specific requirements. Programs may Include but are not limited to Immunizations, Child Health & Children with Special Needs, Women's Health, Tuberculosis, Sexually Transmitted Disease etc.

Completes all initial and annual training as required.
Participates in emergency planning and response activities.

PH Registered Nurse 2:
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 PHN experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification. Valid driver's license is required.

Employment Information

Current CBH employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. CBH may contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The District Human Resource Department must receive an official transcript and/or proof of licenses, certifications prior to employment.

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

As an employee of CBH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), call to request by the closing date of this announcement to: 706-295-6642.

CBH 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 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.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

The Northwest Georgia Health District offers State Health Benefit Health Insurance, Flexible Benefits and Retirement under the Employees' Retirement System of Georgia.