Registered Professional Nurses (RNs) - State of Georgia

Days: PRN (As Needed)

Hours: 12 Hour Shifts

Pay: $40Hr

Job Description

The purpose of this contract is to secure the services of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses,

medical assistants and administrative support staff to provide temporary assistance in the event of

public health emergencies or disasters in accordance with State mandates. The Department of

Public Health collaborates with the Department of Human Services, the lead coordinating agency,

and with the American Red Cross, Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the local County

Emergency Management Agencies to ensure that the general shelters are identified, inspected,

staffed and managed to meet the needs of the population during times of disaster and emergency.

Although this mandate does not require the State Entity to directly provide health care services, it

does collaborate and coordinate with multiple agencies and health care entities to arrange care for

individuals.

The State Entity may request temporary clinical and non-clinical staffing, based on experience, with

a range of emergency events in Georgia (e.g. tropical storms, floods, hurricanes, influenza

pandemic) to ensure that the State Entity is responding to the emergency event in accordance with

state mandates.

Registered Professional Nurses (RNs) to complete individual health assessments;

determine plan of care; monitor vital signs; administer medications, and provide other

medical treatments.

** Nurses providing service must have an active nursing license and be eligible to practice in

Georgia.

** Must be proficient in the use of computers in a clinical setting. Must be proficient in oral and written English.