Perinatal Health Nurse-Liberty

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 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
• 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

• Provide home visitation services to medically diagnosed high‑risk pregnant, post‑partum and inter‑conceptual women.
• Provide nurse case management to refer for support, education and community resources.
• Target populations will be provided outreach to reduce disparities in birth outcomes.
• General clinical support will be provided in the home.
• Communicate with health care providers with client status updates throughout the program.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

PH Nurse 1 – Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification. Salary $51,811.56.

PH Nurse 2 – Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, 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 one (1) year of experience at the lower level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP
190) or position equivalent. Salary $58,547.06.

PH Nurse 3 – Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one (1) 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 3 (HCP
192) or position equivalent. Salary $66,168.17.

• BSN.
• Previous experience in home care and/or medical case management, newborn and/or pediatric.
• Bilingual – Spanish.
• One year of Labor & Delivery experience OR One year working in a prenatal care clinic or One year experience working with moms and babies.

• 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)

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following:

• Criminal background check/fingerprinting
• Reference checks & immunizations required
• May be subject to pre‑employment drug screen

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to…