Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Infectious Disease/Refugee Health Nurse

Location: 445 Winn Way, PO. Box 987, Decatur, GA 30031.

Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:15am-5:00pm; Thursday 10:15am-7:00pm.

Duration of the assignment: Until April 30, 2026.

Organization summary: DeKalb County Board of Health works to protect, promote and improve the health of those who live, work and play in DeKalb County. We are committed to our mission through service quality, diversity, innovation, a professional workforce and leadership. Our vision is to be the leader in creating a healthier DeKalb through information, education, empowerment, partnerships, policies and planning, quality and excellence.

Duties:

• Identifies high risk populations and tailor interventions based on the needs of the population and the resources available.
• Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines and provides preventative and maintenance care to patient/families consistent with care plan and/or physician treatment plan.
• Screens and refers clients to other community service providers.
• Participates in drills and exercised on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing.
• Participates in planning, organizing and evaluation of program areas to ensure the goals and objectives of the program are met.
• Provides clinical services to target population.
• Applies principles of population health and practice.
• Provides health care, first aid, immunizations and assistance in convalescence and rehabilitation.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of clients' health care needs.
• Conducts community needs assessment.
• Develops comprehensive plans of care for individuals, families, and populations.
• Modifies client treatment plans as indicated by clients' responses and conditions.
• Provides health education instruction and/or classes to individuals and families for the promotion and maintenance of health.
• Coordinates program services with other service providers and community organizations to promote optimal implementation.
• Develops and sustains community partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND a current Georgia licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.