Public Health Registered Nurse

Benefits

• 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

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.

As a Public Health Registered Nurse at the North Central Health District’s HOPE Center in Macon, Georgia, you will provide comprehensive care to individuals living with HIV/AIDS while delivering professional nursing services in accordance with established protocols, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, administering immunizations, providing health education, coordinating care, and supporting patients in achieving their best possible health outcomes.

• Identify and address the health needs of high‑risk populations by developing and implementing targeted interventions based on population needs and available resources.
• Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide treatment, administer medications and vaccines, and deliver preventive and maintenance care to patients and families in accordance with care plans and/or physician treatment plans.
• Screen and refer clients to appropriate community service providers.
• Participate in drills and exercises related to pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing.
• Participate in the planning, organization, and evaluation of program areas to ensure program goals and objectives are met.
• Provide clinical services to target populations.
• Apply population health principles to promote health, prevent disease, and improve health outcomes.
• Provide healthcare, first aid, immunizations, and assistance with convalescence and rehabilitation.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ healthcare needs.
• Conduct community needs assessments.
• Develop comprehensive plans of care for individuals, families, and populations.
• Modify client treatment plans based on client responses and changing health conditions.
• Provide health education, instructions, and classes to individuals and families to promote and maintain health.
• Coordinate program services with healthcare providers, community organizations, and other service partners to support effective implementation.
• Develop and sustain community partnerships.
• Perform additional duties as assigned. Responsibilities and essential functions may change to meet organizational needs.

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience, completion of a PHN course within one year of hire, and a current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; OR one (1) year of experience at the lower‑level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP
190) or position equivalent.

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…