County Nurse Manager (Bacon)

Georgia Department of Public Health • Bacon County, GA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Bacon County Health Department is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of County Nurse Manager based in Alma, GA. Who We Are. It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties. What We Offer. As a member of the Southeast Health District, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play. Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia. Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career. Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role. Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Requirements

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of nursing experience
• Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license
• CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Experience in public health nursing, immunization services, infectious disease testing, specimen collection, and emergency response activities.
• Experience working in a public health or community healthcare setting
• Familiarity with clinical protocols, electronic health records, and documentation standards

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, provides advanced professional nursing services within a County Public Health Department.
• Delivers population-based nursing care and supports the daily operations of assigned clinical and public health programs in accordance with established nursing protocols and public health standards.
• Assesses client and community health needs; provides direct patient care; assists with coordination of clinical services; and collaborates with internal teams, external healthcare providers, and local government partners to ensure effective service delivery.
• Develops clinic schedules and supervises staff.
• Participates in emergency preparedness activities, including mass clinics and response efforts during declared public health emergencies.
• Work performed requires independent professional judgment, advanced clinical knowledge, and experience in public health nursing.
• Duties may include collection of COVID-19 and other infectious disease specimens using approved collection methods, as well as administration of vaccinations and additional clinical services related to declared public health emergencies, in accordance with established protocols.

Benefits

• Opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Wellness breaks during the workday (up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree