Hourly Nurse Practitioner

Georgia Department of Public Health•DeKalb County, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

DeKalb Public Health (DKPH), founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, is dedicated to protecting, promoting, and improving 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. We are seeking individuals with a passion for people and a desire to make an impact on community health to join our team. For more information about our agency, please visit dekalbpublichealth.com. This posting is for an Hourly Nurse Practitioner position (Job Code T7001, Pay Grade TPW) located at the Clifton Springs Health Center, with applications accepted until 10/03/2026.

Requirements

Doctorate or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing
Certification in the specialty area(s) approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse
Georgia license as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
Current CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing.
Experience providing family planning, reproductive health, women's health, primary care, or preventive health services.
Experience working in a public health, community health center, federally qualified health center, or other safety-net healthcare setting.
Experience providing services to diverse or underserved populations.
Experience coordinating referrals and follow-up care across multiple healthcare systems or community organizations.
Experience providing health education, counseling, outreach, or community-based healthcare services.
Experience working with electronic health records and clinical data systems.
Experience participating in quality improvement, program evaluation, chart review, clinical audits, or performance improvement activities.
Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare and public health teams.
Bilingual or multilingual skills applicable to the populations served.
Experience with sexually transmitted infection prevention, reproductive health, family planning, HIV prevention, or other related public health programs.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical services to clients in a health center setting, focusing on family planning and related reproductive and preventive health services.
Assesses, diagnoses, treats, counsels, educates, and manages patients in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, clinical standards, evidence-based practices, and organizational policies.
Collaborates with the Medical Director, Clinical Director, Nurse Clinical Coordinator, nursing staff, clinical support personnel, and other healthcare and community partners in patient management.
Coordinates referrals, follow-up care, preventive health services, and continuity of care.
Supports efforts to improve access to quality healthcare services.
Provides services to diverse populations, demonstrating cultural responsiveness, professionalism, sound clinical judgment, and respect for patient autonomy, privacy, and confidentiality.
Participates in public health initiatives, quality improvement activities, health education, clinical training, community outreach, and other activities supporting individual and community well-being.
Performs comprehensive and focused health histories and physical examinations.
Assesses, diagnoses, and manages acute, chronic, preventive, reproductive, and family planning-related health conditions.
Provides family planning counseling and services consistent with patient needs, clinical protocols, and applicable standards of care.
Provides reproductive health assessments, counseling, education, and clinical services within the scope of practice.
Develops individualized treatment and care plans based on patient assessment, clinical findings, medical history, patient preferences, and current evidence-based practices.
Prescribes medications, treatments, and other therapies as authorized by Georgia law and organizational policies.
Orders, performs, and interprets appropriate laboratory tests, diagnostic studies, screenings, and other clinical evaluations.
Identifies patients requiring additional evaluation, treatment, or specialized services and initiates appropriate referrals.
Provides appropriate follow-up and monitors patient response to treatment and recommended interventions.
Recognizes signs and symptoms requiring urgent or emergency medical intervention and takes appropriate action.
Provides appropriate clinical management and consultation in collaboration with the Medical Director, Clinical Director, Nurse Clinical Coordinator, or other qualified healthcare professionals.
Promotes preventive healthcare practices, risk reduction, health promotion, and disease prevention.
Provides patient-centered education regarding reproductive health, family planning, medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and available community resources.
Supports informed decision-making by providing patients with understandable and accurate information regarding available healthcare options.
Maintains professional boundaries and respects patient autonomy, dignity, cultural beliefs, preferences, and confidentiality.
Provides comprehensive family planning services consistent with the patient’s clinical needs and the scope of services offered by the health center.
Counsels patients regarding contraception, pregnancy planning, reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections, preventive health, and related health concerns.
Provides or assists with appropriate contraceptive services, counseling, management, and follow-up within the authorized scope of practice.
Assesses patient eligibility and medical appropriateness for family planning services in accordance with established clinical protocols.
Provides pregnancy-related counseling and appropriate referrals when indicated.
Supports screening, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive health conditions within the scope of practice.
Educates patients regarding reproductive health risks, prevention strategies, treatment options, and available resources.
Promotes access to comprehensive and equitable reproductive and preventive healthcare services.
Coordinates care with internal and external providers when patients require services outside the health center’s scope of practice.
Coordinates referral and follow-up care with physicians, specialists, hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, behavioral health providers, social services, and community organizations.
Communicates relevant clinical information to appropriate providers while maintaining patient confidentiality and complying with applicable privacy requirements.
Monitors referrals to promote continuity of care and appropriate follow-up.
Reviews consultation reports, laboratory results, diagnostic findings, and other relevant clinical information and incorporates findings into the patient’s plan of care.
Identifies barriers to care and assists patients in accessing appropriate healthcare and community resources.
Collaborates with healthcare team members to address complex patient needs and improve continuity of care.
Participates in case discussions and clinical consultations when appropriate.
Promotes coordination between primary care, specialty care, preventive services, and community-based resources.
Maintains accurate, timely, complete, and confidential medical records in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Documents patient assessments, diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, procedures, referrals, follow-up activities, patient education, and clinical outcomes.
Reviews medical records for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate documentation.
Uses electronic health records and other approved information systems to document and retrieve patient information.
Maintains accurate clinical and program-related data required for reporting, quality improvement, billing, regulatory compliance, and program monitoring.
Protects confidential patient information and follows applicable privacy, security, and information-management requirements.
Reviews clinical information and data to identify opportunities to improve patient care, access, outcomes, and service delivery.
Supports required state, federal, grant, and organizational reporting activities as assigned.
Promotes health prevention, health education, early detection, and risk reduction among health center clients.
Participates in public health initiatives addressing reproductive health, sexually transmitted infections, chronic disease prevention, health disparities, and other assigned public health priorities.
Identifies patients and populations who may experience barriers to healthcare access and assists in connecting them with appropriate services and resources.
Supports health promotion and disease prevention activities within the health center and community.
Participates in public health education, outreach, screening, and prevention activities as assigned.
Applies current evidence, clinical guidance, public health recommendations, and professional standards to patient care.
Supports efforts to improve access to culturally responsive, equitable, and patient-centered healthcare services.
Participates in quality improvement initiatives designed to improve clinical outcomes, patient safety, patient satisfaction, access to care, and operational efficiency.
Monitors clinical practices and outcomes and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Participates in chart reviews, audits, peer reviews, performance improvement activities, and other quality assurance processes as assigned.
Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical protocols, procedures, workflows, and patient care practices.
Maintains current knowledge of clinical guidelines, healthcare regulations, professional standards, and evidence-based practices.
Participates in clinical meetings, staff meetings, case conferences, training, and professional development activities.
Identifies opportunities to improve patient flow, care coordination, referral processes, documentation, and service delivery.
Provides input regarding clinical policies, procedures, equipment, supplies, and program operations when appropriate.
Participates in emergency preparedness and response activities consistent with the role and assigned responsibilities.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with physicians, nurses, healthcare providers, laboratories, pharmacies, hospitals, specialty providers, behavioral health professionals, social service agencies, community organizations, and other healthcare partners.
Coordinates patient services with internal departments and external healthcare and community-based organizations.
Collaborates with referral partners to promote timely access to specialty care, diagnostic services, treatment, and follow-up.
Participates in multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences, workgroups, community partnerships, and other collaborative activities.
Facilitates appropriate communication and information exchange among healthcare professionals while protecting confidential patient information.
Identifies opportunities to strengthen coordination of care and reduce barriers to healthcare access.
Supports collaborative strategies designed to improve health outcomes, preventive care, reproductive health services, and continuity of care.
Represents the health center professionally during meetings, training, community activities, and other professional engagements as assigned.
Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, medical assistants, laboratory personnel, administrative staff, public health professionals, and other multidisciplinary team members.
Communicates clearly, respectfully, and professionally with patients, families, healthcare providers, coworkers, and community partners.
Translates clinical and health information into clear, understandable, and actionable information appropriate to the patient's level of health literacy.
Uses active listening, patient-centered communication, and shared decision-making principles when interacting with patients.
Communicates clinical concerns, changes in patient condition, abnormal findings, and other relevant information promptly to appropriate healthcare professionals.
Maintains appropriate professional boundaries and demonstrates sound clinical judgment.
Protects patient privacy and maintains confidentiality of medical, personal, and other sensitive information.
Demonstrates professionalism, ethical conduct, cultural responsiveness, and respect when working with diverse populations.
Participates in continuing education and maintains clinical competency within assigned areas of practice.
Seeks consultation appropriately when patient needs exceed the Nurse Practitioner’s scope of practice, experience, or available resources.
Follows applicable federal and state laws, Georgia Board of Nursing requirements, professional standards, clinical protocols, and organizational policies.
Maintains current required licenses, certifications, credentials, and professional competencies.
Provides individualized education regarding family planning, reproductive health, preventive care, medications, treatment plans, and healthy behaviors.
Assesses patient understanding and adapts communication based on health literacy, language, culture, developmental needs, and individual circumstances.
Encourages patients to participate actively in decisions regarding their healthcare.
Provides education regarding disease prevention, risk reduction, screening, and appropriate follow-up.
Connects patients with appropriate educational materials, healthcare resources, and community services.
Participates in health education events, outreach activities, presentations, and other health promotion activities as assigned.
Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrates compassion, empathy, patience, and respect in interactions with patients and colleagues.
Builds and maintains effective professional relationships across multidisciplinary teams and organizational levels.
Demonstrates cultural humility and responsiveness when serving individuals from diverse backgrounds and communities.
Demonstrates respect for patient autonomy, privacy, dignity, and informed decision-making.
Effectively manages difficult conversations, sensitive health concerns, and differing perspectives in a professional manner.
Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently while recognizing when consultation or additional clinical support is needed.
Effectively prioritizes multiple patients, clinical responsibilities, documentation requirements, and competing priorities.
Demonstrates attention to detail and commitment to accurate clinical documentation and patient safety.
Uses sound judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, or complex patient information.
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, reliability, and ethical professional conduct.
Adapts effectively to changing healthcare needs, clinical priorities, public health requirements, and organizational procedures.
Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice.
Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team and independently when appropriate.
Maintains composure and professionalism in stressful, urgent, or emotionally challenging situations.
Performs other duties as assigned that are consistent with the position's scope of practice, qualifications, and organizational needs.