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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.
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 a County Nurse Managerwithin the Pickens County Health Department 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 the lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Location: Pickens County Health Department in Jasper, GA.Job Responsibilities
Under limited supervision manages the 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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
This is a small clinic that will require the County Nurse Manager to also see clients for services related to children's health, family planning, immunizations, and STDs.
- MANAGES PUBLIC HEALTH CLINICAL SERVICES: Assures mandated public health services are provided. Implements new initiatives based on the needs of the population. Evaluates clinic schedule for provision of services.
- MANAGES FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS: Provides input to direct staff in the development of the annual budget. Projects the needs for the upcoming year. Monitors revenue and expenditures. Adheres to administrative and financial policies and procedures.
- MAINTAINS QUALITY ASSURANCE: Assures nursing protocols are updated annually. Maintains current CLIA manual and assures compliance with CLIA regulations. Assures immunization audits in schools and day cares are conducted within time frame. Maintains accurate vaccine and drug inventory.
- HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT: Interviews and selects applicants according to policy. Provides and arranges orientation of staff. Conducts employee performance evaluations at prescribed intervals. With the guidance of the HR Director initiates the disciplinary process.
- EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS PLANNING: Participates in preparedness planning with the District EP staff and community partners (i.e., drills, tabletop and functional exercises, annual drive-by flu clinics).
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH: Maintains established community partnerships and participates in developing new partnerships.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's 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
- Experience as a public health nurse.
- Experience with the management of staff.
- Experience with the management of budgets.
Additional Information
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.
All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.
As an employee of CBH, 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.
This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.
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 posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at www.nghd.org.
The CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.