Public Health Nurse

Description

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.

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

Salary: $66,351.55 Annually

Location:

DeKalb County, GA

Full Time Salaried

Job Number:

Division/Section:
District 3-5 County Position

Opening Date: 04/07/2026

Closing Date:
Continuous

• 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

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 provides 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 AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification
• 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.

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.

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.

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

• Flexible schedule
• Training opportunities
• Health insurance
• Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
• Deferred compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• Vacation & sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.

Employer:

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)

Address: 200 Piedmont Ave, SE, West Tower, Atlanta, Georgia, 30334

Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov