PH RN Supervisor

Northeast Health District (Georgia DPH); Loganville (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life

State retirement and savings plans

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

The Northeast Health District is seeking an experienced Public Health Registered Nurse Supervisor to lead nursing operations at the Walton County Health Department (Loganville). This role provides clinical leadership and supervises nursing staff to deliver preventive public health services.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, experience with Immunizations, WIC, Family Planning, and EHR systems, and can mentor staff while maintaining patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing and one year of nursing experience with PHN coursework within one year of hire.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.
• BSN preferred and supervisory experience in public health.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff to deliver safe, patient-centered public health services.
• Plan and oversee daily clinical operations ensuring policy and protocol compliance.
• Provide direct nursing care when needed, including immunizations and health education.
• Monitor quality, documentation, and regulatory compliance through QA/CQI activities.
• Support staff orientation, training, and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Staff development

Clinical leadership

Education

Associate degree in nursing

PHN course

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Northeast Health District is seeking an experienced and compassionate Public Health Registered Nurse Supervisor to lead nursing operations at the Walton County Health Department (Loganville). This position provides clinical leadership and supervision to nursing staff while ensuring the delivery of high-quality public health services that promote disease prevention, health education, and improved community health outcomes.

The Public Health Registered Nurse Supervisor is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating nursing activities across multiple public health programs, including Immunizations, WIC, Family Planning, Women's Health, Diabetes, Hypertension, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), Tuberculosis (TB), and other preventive health services. This position ensures compliance with Georgia Department of Public Health policies, nurse protocols, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong clinical expertise, excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to mentor and develop staff while fostering a positive, patient-centered work environment. The successful candidate will also be proficient in using electronic health records and other healthcare technologies to support quality patient care and operational efficiency. This position may provide nursing coverage at the Walton Health Department location in Monroe as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered public health services.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily clinical operations to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with agency policies and nurse protocols.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed, including patient assessments, treatments, immunizations, medication administration, health education, and referrals.
• Monitor clinical quality, documentation, and regulatory compliance through quality assurance and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Support employee orientation, training, competency assessments, and professional development.
• Collaborate with providers, program managers, community partners, and district leadership to improve health outcomes and enhance public health services.
• Participate in disease prevention initiatives, emergency preparedness activities, and community outreach events.
• Utilize electronic health records and other technology systems to ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and patient care coordination.
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, resource management, and clinic operations to ensure continuity of services.
• Provide nursing coverage at other district clinics, including the Commerce Health Department, as operational needs require.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year 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 2 (HCP191) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
• Experience supervising nursing staff in a public health, primary care, or community health setting.
• Experience with Immunizations, Women's Health, Family Planning, Tuberculosis, STD, WIC, or other public health programs.
• Experience with quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and clinical program management.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and community partnerships.

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