Public Health Nursing Supervisor ; Sumter

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.

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 Manager within the Sumter 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 lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

This position will be based in Americus, GA and will function as a Public Health Nurse/County Nurse Manager in the Sumter County Health Department. This is Not a Remote position. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Will plan for client level & population-based nursing services.
• Evaluate, compile, and submit data and reports by established deadlines.
• Evaluate supplies, equipment and medication needs and ensure adequate levels are maintained.
• Monitor clinic activity and modify schedule, as needed.
• Coordinate peer reviews and protocol signature pages, mock drills, and emergency vaccine storage plans, as needed.
• Order and approve requisitions for program supplies and medications / vaccines.
• Identify training needs of clinic staff and ensure training is provided.
• Identify new community collaborations and/or revenue resources, when applicable.
• Participate in the Nurse Manager meetings monthly/quarterly.
• Serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.
• Within 2 years of hire, function as an expanded-role nurse to provide nursing care consistent with the patient’s level of need.

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 Supervisor (HCP
193) or position equivalent.

Professional experience in public health nursing preferred. Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and Two (2) years of PHN experience and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including…