Dir, Nurse at Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)

About the Department

Position Duties

This position will plan, organize, direct, integrate, coordinate, and evaluate the delivery of clinical health services in a 3-
county public health district. Position is responsible for public health programs related to Adult Health, Child Health,
Immunizations, International Travel Health, Outreach, Medical Records, Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention, Dental
Services, and Pharmacy and Laboratory Services. Position directs & supports the work of nurse practitioners, nurses, and
business support staff. The position is responsible for management of budgets, standard operating procedures, and
nurse protocols. The preferred candidate must possess strong leadership & management skills related to effective
business processes as well as high-quality clinical practices, be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Georgia, and has to
have public health experience. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale Counties. 

Essential Functions (include, but are not limited to): 

• Directs Public Health nursing in accordance with nursing protocols and standard operating procedures.  
• Implements policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines for the program. 
• Guides clinical staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and care provision.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations. 
• Travel as needed to direct, train, & support staff at all clinics within the Health District and assist with clinical
  operations

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and seven (7) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, four (4) years of which in an administrative or supervisory capacity and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse; 
or 
Eight (8) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (HCP073) or position equivalent, two (2) years of which in an environment related to the area of assignment, six (6) years of which as a supervisor and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Preferred:
Five years of experience in clinical service provision in local level Public Health in Georgia. Two or more years of
experience in managing Public Health clinical service delivery. Experience in program and budget management. Master's
Degree in Nursing, Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy or related field. 

Other Qualifications

GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. Required education
credentials, license(s), certi??cation(s) and/or registration(s) must be submitted prior to employment. Due to the volume of
applications we receive, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

GNR PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on
the basis of disability in our employment practices. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following:
Pre-Employment Drug & Medical Screening, Fingerprint Criminal Record Investigation & Reference Checks.


Benefits:
Make a difference in the health of your community and earn great benefits too!
Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive network of benefits
Benefits package includes:
• 13 paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• Three weeks of Sick Leave per year
• Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee's Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly
pension upon retirement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contribution based on the
employee's contribution amount
• Life Insurance
• Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse
Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available
• Employees are eligible to become member of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia's Own Credit
Union.