Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse (10218)

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well‑being of all DeKalb County residents. Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team!

For more information about our agency please visit

Richardson Health Center

Clinical Services

$66,351.55 annually / Pay Grade L / Job Code HCP
191

• Identify high risk populations and tailor interventions based on the needs of the population and the resources available.
• Provide treatments, administer medications/vaccines and provide preventive and maintenance care to patients/families consistent with nurse protocols.
• Screen and refer clients to other community service providers.
• Participate in the planning, organizing and evaluation of program areas to ensure the goals and objectives of the program are met.
• Provide clinical services to target population.
• Apply principles of population health to practice.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ health care needs.
• Develop comprehensive plans of care for individuals, families and populations.
• Modify client treatment plans as indicated by client’s responses and conditions.
• Provide health education instruction and/or classes to individuals, families, for the promotion and maintenance of health.
• Develop and sustain community partnerships.
• Participate in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing.
• Perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• May manage specific program activities and/or specific program evaluations.
• Adhere to all DCBOH policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification.
• OR
• Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND one year of PHN experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR Certification.

• Prior experience in a medical office setting with excellent customer service skills.
• Public Health experience is a plus.
• Knowledge and usage of computers and Windows Software related programs.
• The ability to translate English to Spanish and Spanish to English orally and in writing is preferred but not required.

Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.

Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre‑employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: pre‑employment drug screening, criminal background check/fingerprinting, previous employment reference check, specific immunizations, motor vehicle check, and/or education and/or licensure verification.

All applicants must apply for this position and complete the application in "Career Opportunities" at Job Opportunities | Locations: dekalb county | Sorted by Posting Date descending | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (). If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray
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DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.