Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse 2 (10221)

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. 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.

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Annual Leave
• 3 Weeks Sick Leave
• Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
• Pension Plan
• Employer 401K Match
• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
• Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Worksite Wellness
• Diverse Workforce
• Opportunities for Growth
• Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation

Clifton Springs Health Center

Clinical Services

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

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols. Works in the program area of adult health (STD, Breast and Cervical Cancer Program, Pregnancy Testing/Perinatal Case Management), also provide immunizations to infants, children, and adults as well as hearing/vision and dental screenings. Performs client assessment, provides treatments, educates clients on health problems, and provides the necessary referrals to internal and external health care providers.

Assists with weekly and monthly vaccine inventory and performs other duties as needed.

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

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.