Public Health RN ; Columbus

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.

• 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

As a Public Health RN within the Columbus Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

This position will be housed in Columbus, GA and is Not a Remote position. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

• Provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures.
• Function as an expanded role nurse based out of the Columbus Health Department.
• Provide nursing care consistent with the patient’s level of need.
• Utilize the EMR system to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
• Order and dispense medications based on nursing assessment and according to established nurse protocol.
• Serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.

• Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.
• A copy of college transcripts is required.
• No experience required.

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• One year of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If called, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

The Georgia Department of Public Health encourages regular wellness activities and allows up to 30 minutes in a given workday for wellness breaks, generally in the form of two 15‑minute breaks or one 30‑minute break.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request to DPH-HR.gov by the closing date of this announcement.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. 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.