Public Health RN Taylor

Public Health RN 1 (Traveling) - Taylor County

Apply for the Public Health RN 1 (Traveling) position with the Georgia Department of Public Health—providing critical nursing services across West Central Health District’s 16 counties.

• 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 Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborative and inclusive work environment where ideas are shared and strengths leveraged
• 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 Your Workplace – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated professionals

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to 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 disasters.

• Function as an expanded role nurse providing patient care consistent with patient’s level of need.
• Utilize the EMR system to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
• Order and dispense medications based on nursing assessment and established nurse protocol.
• Serve as patient advocate and refer patients to community partners or private physicians, when indicated.

• Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire.
• Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
• CPR certification.
• College transcripts required.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• One year of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in emergencies. Employees may be required to staff shelters, specimen collection sites, or point‑of‑dispensing sites during an emergency.

Current state employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules. College credits may be accepted if recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or the U.S. Department of Education. The employer may conduct pre‑employment drug screening and criminal background checks. Relocation assistance is not provided.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in all activities for individuals with disabilities. Contact DPH‑HR.gov by the closing date of this announcement to request accommodations.

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or e‑mail. All qualified applicants will be considered; selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps. This position may close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Public Health