Public Health Nursing Supervisor 1 (Dooly County)

Georgia Department of Public Health•Vienna (Dooly County), GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Health Nursing Supervisor 1 will serve as a Public Health Nurse/County Nurse Manager for the Dooly County Health Department, based in Vienna, Georgia. This is an onsite, non-remote position supporting the Georgia Department of Public Health’s mission to protect lives and promote health among Georgia residents. The role plans client-level and population-based nursing services, oversees clinic operations and resources, supports staff training and quality processes, and connects patients with appropriate community or private-provider services. Within two years of hire, the employee will function as an expanded-role nurse and provide care consistent with patients’ needs. Employees of West Central Health District 7 are considered essential workers during emergencies and may be required to report to designated emergency sites, including shelters, specimen collection sites, or points of dispensing, even outside regular work hours. The position may also be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and three years of nursing experience.
Completion of a Public Health Nursing (PHN) course within one year of hire.
Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
CPR certification.
Alternatively, two years of experience at the lower-level Public Health Registered Nurse Supervisor (HCP193) or equivalent position.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in public health nursing.
Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
Two years of Public Health Nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Plan client-level and population-based nursing services.
Evaluate, compile, and submit data and reports by established deadlines.
Evaluate supply, equipment, and medication needs and maintain adequate levels.
Monitor clinic activity and modify the schedule as needed.
Coordinate peer reviews, protocol signature pages, mock drills, and emergency vaccine storage plans as needed.
Order and approve requisitions for program supplies and medications or vaccines.
Identify clinic staff training needs and ensure training is provided.
Identify new community collaborations and revenue resources when applicable.
Participate in monthly or quarterly Nurse Manager meetings.
Serve as a patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians when indicated.
Within two years of hire, function as an expanded-role nurse and provide nursing care consistent with the patient’s level of need.
Participate in emergency response duties when called upon, which may include staffing a shelter, specimen collection site, or point of dispensing.