PH Advanced Practice RN

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 – Collaboration and inclusion where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning and 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.

Location:

Whitfield County Health Department (Children's Clinic) in Dalton, GA.

• Perform well checks and sports physicals.
• Develop comprehensive plans of care using evidence‑based medicine, including patient medical data, health history, progress notes, and results of physical examination.
• Maintain current licensure, certification, and BLS for healthcare providers.
• Perform therapeutic procedures per protocols and professional experience including, but not limited to, injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound care.
• Administer orders and interpret diagnostic tests such as x‑ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
• Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens and health prevention/maintenance.
• Prescribe appropriate therapy or medications per protocols.
• Obtain physician approval for therapy or medications not based on protocols.
• Examine patients to obtain information about their physical conditions.
• Assist with other programs and services in the clinic and off‑site, if needed.
• May be asked to precept nurse practitioner students when available.

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Certification in the specialty area(s) approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Georgia license as an APRN.
• CPR certification.

All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification, and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre‑employment drug testing for the applicant who is offered the position.

CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.