County Nurse Manager (Bacon)

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Southeast Health District, based in Alma, GA, is seeking a County Nurse Manager to lead advanced nursing services and supervise clinical operations in the Bacon County Health Department.

Under limited supervision, the County Nurse Manager will coordinate population-based care, manage staff schedules, participate in emergency preparedness, and ensure vaccination and other public health services meet established protocols.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing and current Georgia RN license.
• Three years of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire.
• CPR certification is required.
• Experience in public health or community healthcare settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide population-based nursing care and oversee clinical programs.
• Develop clinic schedules and supervise staff.
• Coordinate clinical services with internal teams and external partners.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and mass vaccination efforts.
• Administer vaccinations and other clinical services as needed.

Skills

Public health nursing

Immunization services

Infectious disease testing

Specimen collection

Emergency response

CPR certification

Electronic Health Records

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course within 1 year of hire

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records proficiency

Job description

The Bacon County Health Department is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of County Nurse Manager based in Alma, GA.

Who We Are. It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.

What We Offer. As a member of the Southeast Health District, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

• 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.

Under limited supervision, provides advanced professional nursing services within a County Public Health Department. Delivers population-based nursing care and supports the daily operations of assigned clinical and public health programs in accordance with established nursing protocols and public health standards. Assesses client and community health needs; provides direct patient care; assists with coordination of clinical services; and collaborates with internal teams, external healthcare providers, and local government partners to ensure effective service delivery. Develops clinic schedules and supervises staff. Participates in emergency preparedness activities, including mass clinics and response efforts during declared public health emergencies. Work performed requires independent professional judgment, advanced clinical knowledge, and experience in public health nursing. Duties may include collection of COVID-19 and other infectious disease specimens using approved collection methods, as well as administration of vaccinations and additional clinical services related to declared public health emergencies, in accordance with established protocols.

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and three (3) 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; or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse Spv (HCP193) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Preference given to candidates with experience in public health nursing, immunization services, infectious disease testing, specimen collection, and emergency response activities. Experience working in a public health or community healthcare setting and familiarity with clinical protocols, electronic health records, and documentation standards are also preferred.

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) is committed to fostering a culture of health and well-being among its employees. To support this commitment, SEHD encourages staff to incorporate regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote overall health.

To assist employees in achieving their wellness goals, the use of designated wellness breaks during the workday is authorized. Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

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

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

SEHD 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 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.

Applicant selected will be required to provide an “official” college transcript, if applicable. The SEHD may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

Drug and Medical Screening may be required.

Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation is required.