PH County Nurse Manager

Georgiadph; Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health seeks a PH County Nurse Manager for Hart County Health Department. You will supervise nursing staff, oversee clinical services, and coordinate emergency coverage while ensuring QA across programs.

Requires RN license, CPR, and PHN coursework completion within a year of hire. The district serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, offering competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing completed, with three years of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire; or two years of experience at the PH Registered Nurse Supervisor level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, guides and instructs work assignments to subordinate staff.
• Coordinate coverage of nurses during Public Health emergencies.
• Oversee quality assurance activities in the Health Departments.
• Oversee CLIA lab audits and lab processes.
• Coordinate outreach events and training of new nurses.
• Manage programs, staff, clinical services and fiscal processes of a local public health department.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Public health

CPR certification

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Location

Hart County Health Department-64 Reynolds St, Hartwell, GA 30643, USA

Position Number

00001646

Recruitment

This position is open to all qualified applicants

Vacancies

1

Pay Grade

N

Requisition

2026-00860

Must be

willing and able to work some weekends and other non-traditional hours.

Travel

Some travel is also required of this position.

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.

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

As a PH County Nurse Manager within the Hart County Health Department within the District Two, 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.

District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Under limited supervision, manages programs, staff, clinical services and fiscal processes of a local public health department. Identifies community partners, providers and agencies and develops relationships to further public health efforts in the community.

Additional but not limited to:

• Supervise, guides &/or instructs work assignments to subordinate staff.
• Assist DND with training of new nurses
• Execute Protocol Training
• Oversee Quality Assurance activities in the Health Departments
• Oversee CLIA lab audits
• Coordinate coverage of nurses during Public Health emergencies
• Coordinate outreach events
• Be responsible for Quality Assurance activities in the Health Departments
• Oversee lab processes
• Coordinate coverage of nurses during Public Health emergencies
• Coordinate outreach events

• Knows vaccine schedules for children and adults

• Gives correct needed vaccines to children and adults
• Gives vaccines needed for school attendance along with correct certifications
• Conducts audits for school and day cares
• Conducts scoliosis screenings for schools
• Conducts hearing/vision/dental screenings needed for school attendance
• Cross-trains to TB, Child Health, Family Planning and IDC clinics
• Other duties as assigned

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 from an accredited college or university
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently under established clinic protocols
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients
• Self-directed
• Ability to complete tasks without detailed supervisionExcellent computer skills
• Experience vaccinating all age groups
• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders 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.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting). In accordance with Georgia's Drug Free Workplace Act, it has been determined that certain positions warrant pre-employment drug testing.

As an employee of D2PH, 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.

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.