Public Health RN — Community Impact & Growth

Georgia Department of Public Health; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health in Woodstock seeks a PH Registered Nurse to join the Cherokee County Health Department team. You will provide professional nursing care across Family Planning, Women’s Health, STD’s, Children’s Health, TB and Immunizations.

Under supervision, you will perform assessments, identify high‑risk populations, administer vaccines, and coordinate referrals. The role emphasizes population health principles and community partnership development.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) from an accredited college or university.
• PHN course completion within one year of hire.
• Current Georgia RN license and CPR certification.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care under supervision in Family Planning, Women’s Health, STDs, Children’s Health, TB, and Immunizations.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ health care needs.
• Identify high-risk populations and tailor interventions based on population needs.
• Modify treatment plans as indicated by client responses and conditions under direction.
• Provide treatments, administer medications and vaccines, and offer preventative care per care plan.
• Screen and refer clients to other community service providers.
• Participate in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing.
• Plan, organize, and evaluate program areas to meet goals and objectives.
• Provide clinical services to target population.
• Apply population health principles to practice.
• Prepare clients for examinations and treatments.
• Assist with Cherokee County health services.
• Complete orientation and cross-training.

Skills

Medical office experience

Public Health Nursing experience

Education

Associate's degree in nursing (ADN)

PHN course completion within one year of hire

Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license

CPR certification

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

The Georgia Department of Public Health in Woodstock seeks a PH Registered Nurse to join the Cherokee County Health Department team. You will provide professional nursing care across Family Planning, Women’s Health, STD’s, Children’s Health, TB and Immunizations.

Under supervision, you will perform assessments, identify high‑risk populations, administer vaccines, and coordinate referrals. The role emphasizes population health principles and community partnership development.