Public Health Nurse

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:

Hourly Public Health Nurse (10387)

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

POSTING DATE: 10/09/2026 Final date to receive applications:11/09/2026

LOCATION: T.O. Vinson Health Center

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT:
Community Health

SALARY INFORMATION:$42.00 Hourly / JCCP Code T7001 / Pay Grade TPW

Under general supervision, provides professional public health nursing care and clinical leadership for the Immunization Program in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies, procedures, and current immunization guidelines. Coordinates immunization services and provides guidance, training, and support to clinical staff. Promotes the prevention of vaccine-preventable diseases and the health and safety of individuals and populations. Supports vaccine accountability, proper storage and handling, documentation, quality assurance, and compliance with applicable program requirements.

• Provides clinical and supervisory leadership for the Immunization Program and ensures services are delivered in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies, procedures, and current immunization guidelines.
• Plans, organizes, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates immunization program activities to ensure program goals, objectives, and performance standards are met.
• Provides day-to-day clinical guidance and support to nursing and other immunization staff, including training, competency assessment, workflow coordination, and consultation regarding vaccine-related questions.
• Identifies populations at increased risk for vaccine-preventable diseases and develops targeted interventions based on community needs and available resources.
• Coordinates immunization services with healthcare providers, schools, childcare facilities, community organizations, and other public health programs.
• Reviews program data, immunization coverage rates, service outcomes, and identified gaps to recommend improvements and increase access to vaccination.

• Reviews immunization histories, identifies missing or overdue vaccines, assesses clients for vaccine eligibility, and evaluates precautions and contraindications.
• Administers childhood, adolescent, and adult vaccines in accordance with established protocols, recommended immunization schedules, and physician-approved treatment plans.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments of clients’ healthcare and immunization needs and develops, implements, and modifies plans of care based on clients’ responses and conditions.
• Screens clients and refers them to healthcare providers, community programs, and other appropriate resources.
• Provides direct clinical services during routine clinics, back-to-school immunization activities, community outreach events, disease outbreaks, and periods of increased patient volume or staffing shortages.
• Monitors clients following vaccination, recognizes and responds to adverse reactions, and ensures appropriate documentation, reporting, and follow-up.

• Oversees vaccine inventory, accountability, storage and handling, temperature monitoring, and emergency vaccine-management procedures.
• Supports compliance…