Public Health Nurse

Public Health Nurse (10218)

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!

Location: Richardson Health Center
Division/Department: Clinical Services
Salary: $66,351.55 Annually

• Identify high‑risk populations and tailor interventions based on the needs of the population and the resources available.
• Provide treatments, administer medications/vaccines, and provide preventive and maintenance care to patients/families consistent with nurse protocols.
• Screen and refer clients to other community service providers.
• Participate in the planning, organizing and evaluation of program areas to ensure the goals and objectives of the program are met.
• Provide clinical services to target population.
• Apply principles of population health to practice.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients’ health care needs.
• Develop comprehensive plans of care for individuals, families, and populations.
• Modify client treatment plans as indicated by client’s responses and conditions.
• Provide health education instruction and/or classes to individuals and families for the promotion and maintenance of health.
• Develop and sustain community partnerships.
• Participate in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing.
• Perform job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• May manage specific program activities and/or specific program evaluations.
• Adhere to all DCBOH policies and procedures.

• 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.
• OR 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.

• Prior experience in a medical office setting with excellent customer service skills.
• Public Health experience is a plus.
• Knowledge and usage of computers and Windows software related programs.
• The ability to translate English to Spanish and Spanish to English orally and in writing is preferred but not required.

• 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.

DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.