Public Health Nurse

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.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group 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
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Achieve Career Longevity – Opportunities for continuous learning/development
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem‑solving
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people

• Participate in the daily operation of the Glynn Care Center HIV clinic to include phlebotomy, EMR entry of lab results, and address onsite lab issues.
• Follow DPH nursing protocols, immunization practices, and DHHS HIV clinical/protocol guidelines; ensure patient/provider satisfaction by monitoring clinical workflow and efficiency.
• Complete nursing assessment, vaccine administration, and health education/counseling.
• Vaccine management: vaccine storage and handling, administration, refrigerator monitoring, ordering, and tracking immunizations in GRITS and EMR.
• May be asked to train new hires (LPN, RN, CMA) on platforms such as VHN & GRITS, immunization certification via the CDC, and vaccine inventory.
• Become familiar with Electronic Medical Records.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.
• Preferred: 2+ years in a Public Health or Outpatient Clinic setting and 2+ years of patient/client case management experience.
• Strong knowledge of infectious disease, HIV/AIDS, and STD risk factors, medical implications, and treatment options.

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package – Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long‑Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness>
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Additional Perks: supportive work environment, physical activity breaks, employee assistance program, employee discount program, tuition assistance.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to criminal background check/fingerprinting, reference checks & immunizations required, and may be subject to pre‑employment drug screen.

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.