County Nurse Manager

Job Overview

for Video

This is a full‑time, full‑benefit eligible position located in Ben Hill County, GA.

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing the State of Georgia to respond to disasters.

Full‑time employees will enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, wellness events, wellness breaks, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance.

• Manage, plan, organize, and direct all nursing activities in the assigned facility.
• Ensure quality of nursing care and direct subordinate supervisors and staff.
• Manage daily operations within the county health department.
• Collaborate with community partners, state agencies, and stakeholders to identify needs and improve health access.
• Develop and implement standards and policies for the clinic while monitoring staff adherence to district/state policies and procedures.
• Assist with onboarding of new hires and mentor them.
• Plan, assign, and review the work of professional and support staff; complete performance evaluations.
• Monitor budget to ensure cost‑efficient operations without compromising care quality.
• Advocate for staff and act as liaison between staff and leadership.
• Provide support during emergency situations, assist with disaster response, and coordinate healthcare resources.
• Foster a positive work environment and maintain good morale among staff.
• Provide guidance to staff nurses in complex patient scenarios.
• Strategically align clinic goals with district goals.

• Master’s degree in nursing, nursing administration, public health, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND one year in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND four years of experience as a Registered Nurse, two of which in an administrative or supervisory capacity AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Eight years of experience as a Registered Nurse, two years of which in an environment related to the area of assignment, three years of which as a supervisor AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications:

2 years or more of public health experience and functioning off Public Health Nurse Protocols as an expanded role nurse.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), you may request accommodations by the closing date of this announcement.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

As an employee of DPH, you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting emergency responsibilities of the department.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.