Public Health Nurse Supervisor

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

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

• 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 optionfor
  eligible positions after probation

LOCATION: North Health Center

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:
Clinical Services

SALARY INFORMATION: $81,955.29 Annually / Pay Grade N / Job Code HCP
193

Under general supervision, the Public Health Nurse Supervisor provides professional nursing services and supervises, guides, and evaluates assigned nursing and support staff. The position is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating public health nursing services designed to prevent illness, injury, and disability; promote health; and maintain the health and well-being of individuals, families, and populations.

The Public Health Nurse Supervisor provides clinical leadership within assigned programs and ensures nursing services are delivered in accordance with nurse protocols, applicable laws and regulations, organizational policies, and established procedures. The position applies population health principles to identify community health needs, develop appropriate interventions, coordinate services, and promote equitable access to care.

The position may provide care and support to populations with special needs during disasters and public health emergencies, including biological and chemical incidents, pandemic response, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing operations.

The Public Health Nurse Supervisor exercises professional judgment, works with minimal supervision, provides mentorship and clinical guidance to nursing staff, and collaborates with internal departments, healthcare providers, community organizations, and other partners to achieve program goals and improve population health outcomes.

• Provides professional public health nursing services in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, procedures, and applicable standards of practice.
• Provides clinical services to assigned target populations.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of clients' health and healthcare needs.
• Develops comprehensive plans of care for individuals, families, and populations.
• Modifies client treatment plans based on client responses, health status, and changing conditions.
• Provides treatments and administers medications and vaccines consistent with nurse protocols and established clinical procedures.
• Provides preventive and maintenance healthcare services to patients and families.
• Provides immunizations, health screenings, basic life support (BLS), first aid, and assistance with convalescence and rehabilitation as applicable to assigned program responsibilities.
• Screens clients and makes appropriate referrals to healthcare providers, social service agencies, and other community resources.
• Provides health education and instruction to individuals, families, groups, and communities regarding the promotion and maintenance of health.
• Maintains appropriate clinical documentation and protects the confidentiality and privacy of client information.

• Apply principles of population health to public health nursing practice.
• Identifies high-risk populations and develops or tailors interventions based on population needs, available resources, and program priorities.
• Conducts or participates in community health and needs assessments.
• Uses community health information and program data to identify service needs, barriers, and opportunities for intervention.
• Participates in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating public health programs to ensure established goals and objectives are achieved.
• Supports strategies that promote health…