County Nurse Manager (Tattnall)

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40-hour work week

13 paid holidays per year

3 weeks annual leave and 3 weeks sick?

401(k) with employer match

Flexible benefits

Job summary

The Southeast Health District seeks a County Nurse Manager for Glennville, GA and Reidsville, GA. This full-time, salaried role provides leadership across two public health sites and directs nursing and clinical services within the district.

Under limited supervision, you will oversee operations, develop clinic schedules, supervise staff, coordinate with partners, and participate in emergency preparedness activities including mass clinics and responses to public health emergencies.

Qualifications

• ADN with PHN course within 1 year of hire.
• Georgia RN license and CPR certification are required.
• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience; or 2 years at PH RN Supervisor level.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced professional nursing services in public health.
• Oversee operations at two county health sites.
• Develop clinic schedules and supervise staff.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities including mass clinics.
• Administer vaccines and collect specimens as needed.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Public health nursing

Emergency preparedness

Staff supervision

Coordination with providers

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

PHN course completed within 1 year of hire

Georgia RN license

CPR certification

Job description

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

• 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.

The Nurse Manager will oversee operations at two public health sites within Tattnall County, providing leadership and coordination of nursing and clinical services across both locations. This position requires a consistent on-site presence at the Glennville location every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and at the Reidsville location every Tuesday and Thursday. 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.

Benefits:

• 40-hour work week (Monday – Friday), 13 paid holidays/yr., 3 weeks each of annual & sick leave/yr., a defined benefit retirement plan including a 401(K) plan with a matching employer contribution, health and payroll deductible flexible benefits including employee, spouse and child life, AD&D, dental, vision, legal, long term care, short and long-term disability and specified illness options are available.
• Also, medical/childcare spending accounts can be established in addition to deferred compensation – 457.

Additional Information:

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.

A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of 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.