District Nursing & Clinical Director

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• 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

Pay Grade: Q

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.

Directs the strategic planning for public health nursing consistent with agency objectives and requirements. Coordinates program with other state agencies, health care providers, educational institutions, community organization, etc. Implements special projects as directed by the division director. Directs subordinate managers and staff. Provides direction and influence on agency policy. Provides leadership across multiple units, departments, and/or regions.

• Coordinates response to disaster and emergencies
• Directs and coordinates the integration of therapy services function with other aspects of the overall patient care plans
• Makes long‑range plans and regularly reviews activities, problems and functions of services being delivered
• Oversees compliance with JCAHO, CARF, and all other applicable guidelines and standards
• Oversees the collection of data for statistical records
• Participates in the development and administration of budgets
• Prepares budgets according to established formats, guidelines, and due dates
• Reviews proposed legislation, guidelines, and standards by federal, state, and local organizations affecting nutrition services
• Directs subordinate supervisors and staff

Master's degree in nursing, public health, or related field from an accredited college or university and eight (8) years of professional nursing managerial or supervisory role and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level PH Manager 3 (HCM
082) or position equivalent.

• Professional experience in Public Health nursing.
• Knowledge of the core functions of Public Health.
• Experience in development, management, and/or administration of budgets, contracts, or grants.
• Experience in strategic planning (e.g., mission identification, goals planning and evaluation) and health planning.
• Experience in supervision or management of staff in different programs/departments at various levels of staffing.
• Experience in human resources/personnel management.
• Knowledge in emergency preparedness and response planning.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well‑being. The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15‑minute breaks or one 30‑minute break.

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US…