Staff Registered Nurse

Job Title

Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations.

Job Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provide professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures.
• Provides comprehensive physical assessments for all ages and clinical programs.
• Participates in drills and exercises on pandemic influenza, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing. Prepare to respond to public health emergencies and respond as directed.
• Utilize Electronic Medical Record to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
• Administer and dispense medications and vaccines based on nursing assessment according to established nurse protocols.
• Provides health education to individuals, families, and community partners.
• Incorporate strategies for interacting with persons from diverse backgrounds, e.g. cultural, socioeconomic educational, racial gender, age, ethnic, sexual orientation, professional, religious affiliation, mental and physical capabilities.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Serves as mentor for new nurses and/or preceptors for nursing students.
• May manage specific program activities and/or specific program evaluations.
• Assist with completing monthly/quarterly reports.
• May supervise support staff or employees.

Minimum Qualifications

PH Registered Nurse 1 Target hire-in salary $51,811.56

Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification. Note: No experience required.

PH Registered Nurse 2 Target hire-in salary $58,547.06

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND One 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.

PH Registered Nurse 3 Target hire-in salary $66,168.17

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of nursing experience AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND Two years of nursing experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

**Salary offered will be based on Education, Experience & Health District Budget**

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public Health experience
• Experience with screenings, immunizations, GRITS and interviewing patients
• Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language
• Knowledge of state leave policies
• Knowledge of recruitment process
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.

Employer: Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)

Location: Distrist 3-3, GA

Salary: $51,811.56 Annually

Job Type: Full Time Salaried

Job Number: HCP192

Division/Section: District 3-3 County Position

Opening Date: 10/14/2025

Closing Date: 11/14/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Address: 200 Piedmont Ave, SE West Tower Atlanta, Georgia, 30334