PH County Nurse Manager

Location: Towns County Health Department - 1104 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris, GA, 30582

Position Number: 0017040

Recruitment: This position is open to all qualified applicants

Vacancies: 1

Pay Grade: N

Requisition:

Must be willing and able to work some weekends and other non‑traditional hours.

Travel: Some travel is required for this position.

• Under limited supervision, manage programs, staff, clinical services, and fiscal processes of a local public health department; identify community partners, providers, and agencies and develop relationships to further public health efforts.
• Supervise, guide, and/or instruct work assignments to subordinate staff.
• Be responsible for quality assurance activities in the department.
• Oversee laboratory processes.
• Coordinate coverage of nurses during public health emergencies.
• Coordinate outreach events.
• Have knowledge of vaccine schedules for children and adults.
• Administer appropriate vaccines to children and adults.
• Provide school‑attendance vaccines with correct certifications.
• Conduct audits for schools and daycares.
• Conduct scoliosis screenings for schools.
• Conduct hearing, vision, and dental screenings required for school attendance.
• Cross‑train to TB, child health, family planning, and IDC clinics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire; or two (2) years of experience as a PH Registered Nurse Supervisor (HCP
  193) or equivalent.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.
• Preferred: superior interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under established clinic protocols.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including effective communication with clients.
• Self‑directed, able to complete tasks without detailed supervision.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Experience vaccinating all age groups.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish.

• Competitive salary with a generous benefits package including employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance.