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Jul 03, 2025 Post Date

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Perinatal Health Partnership Program

Public Health Licensed Practical Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3

Community Health Worker

Posted Date : July 3, 2025 Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Type: Full-time Position

Paygrade/ Salary: F-$ 38,897.56, G-$42,703.38, H-$46,245.72 (Based on qualifications/experience)

Job Code(s): HCT110, HCT111, HCT112

We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. accrual of Annual Leave & 3 wks. accrual of Sick Leave. A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer matched) 401(k) plan. Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts.

General Nature of Work

• Under the supervision of a nurse, provides home visiting services to eligible pregnant, postpartum, and inter-conceptual women and their babies in the counties of Colquitt, Decatur, Dougherty, Grady, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, and Worth.

• Performs appropriate clinical duties for the enrolled patients, such as obtaining health histories, vital signs, weights, heights, and other point-of-care testing. Makes assessments to determine needs and makes medical and other resource referrals as indicated.

• As a community health worker, provides outreach, support, and patient care in order to reduce disparities in birth outcomes.

• May handle some administrative duties, which include scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, documenting electronic medical records, etc.

• May participate in health fairs, community events, and respond to disasters.

• Provides outstanding customer service and maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security

• Responds to Public Health Emergencies

• Must have reliable transportation

Minimum Qualifications

Vocational/Technical degree in licensed practical nursing from an accredited college AND current Georgia license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse. (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date). Physical Requirements include occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health

• Home visitation experience

• Experience working with pregnant women and with infants

• One year of Labor & Delivery experience

• Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish and English)

A State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline . Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications . This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and /or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency . Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification.

We are 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.

Vocational/Technical degree in medical assisting from an accredited college OR High school diploma or GED AND One year of related experience.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: HEA0A6Z

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Shift: Day Job