Infectious Disease Nurse

Georgia Department of Public Health; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

State retirement and savings plans

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking an Infectious Disease Nurse in the Northeast Health District based in Athens, GA. You will provide professional nursing care, lead training for STI, TB, and OID programs, and perform audits and evaluations to improve public health outcomes.

The role requires a Georgia RN license, a BSN, and CPR certification, with travel to 10 counties as indicated. The position emphasizes collaboration with the Infectious Disease Coordinator and multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing required and CPR certification.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience required.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care and leadership in STI/TB/OID programs.
• Provide supervision, training, and consultation to public health nurses.
• Perform chart audits and surveillance activities as requested.
• Travel to district clinics to provide hands-on nursing education and care.

Skills

Clinical nursing

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

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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 Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long‑term career
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – 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 you

Description

Pay Grade: L

Job Code: HCP210

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Who we are.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

Benefits

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 Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long‑term career
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – 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 you

The Northeast Health District is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing and leadership in addition to technical consultation and training to public health nurses for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI), Tuberculosis (TB), and Other Infectious Disease (OID) programs. The position is based in Athens, GA and involves travel to the Northeast Health District’s 10 counties (Barrow, Clarke, Elbert, Greene, Jackson, Madison, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, and Walton) as indicated. Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care, training and consultation in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures.

As the Infectious Disease Nurse within the Northeast Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, 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.

A current Georgia license to practice as a registered nurse is required.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides initial nurse training to public health nurses for STI, TB, and OID services following nurse protocols and nurse policy & procedure manual.
• Provides general supervision, technical assistance, and consultation to public health nurses with respect to the assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation of client care plans, following nurse protocols.
• Provides direct, professional client care while working in health department clinics and in the field where indicated.
• Floats to all clinics to provide hands‑on nursing education, training, audits, and clinical care when indicated.
• Works closely with Infectious Disease Coordinator and Epidemiology team
• Makes administrative decisions as needed, communicating with the Infectious Disease Coordinator, Nursing Director, or District Health Director when necessary
• Works to assist in the development of new audit tools for the STI, TB, and OID programs for quality assurance
• Performs chart audits and clinical evaluations of nursing staff across STI, TB and OID programs when indicated.
• Prepares and completes reports and surveillance activities as requested.
• Works with and supports the Infectious Disease Coordinator to ensure program compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.
• Serves as a member of the QA/QI committee and participates in monthly meetings and interdisciplinary workgroups to improve internal processes
• Creates and maintains a high‑performance environment characterized by positive leadership and strong team orientation.
• Utilizes strong computer skills to manage electronic health records and other digital healthcare tools efficiently and effectively.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, and other agencies to enhance public health efforts where indicated.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support public health initiatives and improve community health outcomes.
• Essential Member of Nursing Operations Team during Emergency Preparedness/Disaster/Sheltering.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, three (3) years of nursing experience, and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Public Health experience and protocol training is highly preferred.

Employee Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• State retirement and savings plans
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Additional Support Programs

• Physical activity breaks
• Worksite wellness program
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee discounts

Additional Information

The Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage 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.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH 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.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

As an employee of DPH, 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.

ADA Statement

The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

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. 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.