PH Nursing Supervisor 1

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Clayton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term care insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health’s Rabun County Health Department seeks a PH RN Nurse Supervisor to lead clinical services on site. You will supervise nursing staff, ensure adherence to protocols, and coordinate community health initiatives with partners.

Under limited supervision, you will manage budgets, train staff, and oversee quality assurance, CLIA lab audits, and emergency coverage plans as part of a dynamic public health team serving Northeast Georgia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and two years PHN experience.
• Current Georgia RN license and CPR certification.
• Alternate path: Associate degree with three years PHN experience and PHN course within one year of hire; GA RN license and CPR required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate county health department programs and clinical services; ensure compliance with nurse protocols.
• Supervise nursing staff; establish performance expectations; provide coaching and feedback; support recruitment and retention.
• Coordinate collaboration with community partners; oversee budget and resources; contribute to planning and training initiatives.
• Oversee quality assurance activities and CLIA lab audits; coordinate coverage for public health emergencies.

Skills

CPR certification

Georgia RN license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Associate's degree/diploma in Nursing

Job description

Location: Rabun County Health Department, 184 South Main St. Clayton, GA, 30525

Recruitment: This position is open to all qualified applicants

Pay Grade: N

Requisition: 2026-01114

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.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• 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 an PH RN Nurse Supervisor within the Rabun County Health Department.

At 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 Responsibilities:

• Program and Clinical Leadership: Direct and coordinate county health department programs and clinical services to ensure compliance. Provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures.
• Staff Leadership and Development: Supervise nursing and additional staff as needed; establish performance expectations, provide coaching and feedback, conduct performance reviews, and support employee development, recruitment, retention, and separation processes.
• Community and Partner Collaboration: Build and maintain effective relationships with community partners and health department staff to coordinate outreach, home visits, off-site clinics, mentoring, and other public health services.
• Budget and Resource Management: Assist with developing and monitoring the health department budget and resources.
• Training and Assistance: Participate in state and local planning and training initiatives and provide training, assistance, and professional support to health department staff and community partners.
• Quality and Program Improvement: Monitor program performance and service delivery, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement strategies that promote efficient operations and positive outcomes for clients and the community.
• 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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND Two years of PHN experience AND Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification
• Associate's degree/diploma in Nursing from an accredited college AND Three years of PHN experience AND Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

For more information regarding employment with District 2 Public Health please visit our website at www.phdistrict2.org.