PH Nursing Supervisor - Commerce en Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), GA

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.  
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

The Jackson County Health Department is seeking a Clinic Nurse Supervisor for it’s Commerce location. Under limited supervision, the Clinic Nurse Supervisor would manage the programs, staff, and clinical services of the Jackson County Health Department. Provides professional nursing care in accordance with Northeast Health District nurse protocols, policies, and procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illnesses, injury, or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Identify community partners, providers, and agencies and develops relationships to further public health efforts in the community. Under the direction of the Jackson County Nurse Manager, the Clinic Nurse Supervisor of the Commerce Health Department would work collaboratively with the Jackson County Jefferson Clinic to organize community events and coordinate delivery of health care within the community. 

Position Duties

• Leads and manages staff with responsibility for the functioning of assigned nursing care areas during assigned shifts. 
• Provides clinical services to a target population following protocols 
• Chart information regarding patient: progress, diagnoses, medication, symptoms, and observations. 
• Assumes responsibility for administrative decisions and notifies leadership on call when needed in County Nurse Managers absence 
• Provides leadership and creates and maintains a high performance environment 
• Works to continually improve the quality and timeliness of the provided care and services. 

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience 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 Two years of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous supervisory experience.

Annual salary is $70,000. Plus, generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Other Qualifications

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

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

Relocation assistance is not provided.

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

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email [email protected]. 

DPH 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 receive an interview.  DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.