Nurse, Healthcare Nursing

Pay Grade: L

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We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning and development that support a long‑term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – 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 you.

Under general supervision provides care for patients under the Family Planning, STD, HIV, and TB protocols. Complete physicals, diagnose, treat, and manage care of all patients seen in the clinic.

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or one (1) year of experience at the lower‑level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP
190) or position equivalent.

Preferred qualifications:

BSN; previous Public Health experience strongly preferred. Applicants hired with an ASN degree will be required to successfully complete an approved School of Nursing BSN Level Health Assessment Course if not previously completed.

• 13 paid holidays.
• Generous leave package – educational support leave and 3 weeks each accrued annual and sick leave.
• Defined benefit retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health care spending account.
• Dependent care spending account.
• Life, AD&D, disability, legal, and long‑term care insurance.
• Specified illness coverage.
• Deferred compensation (401(k) & 457 plans).
• Other perks: supportive and rewarding work environment, physical activity breaks, employee assistance program, employee discount program, tuition assistance.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following:

• Criminal background check/fingerprinting.
• Reference checks and immunizations required.
• May be subject to pre‑employment drug screen.

All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email for next steps.

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.

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