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Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3
(Based on qualifications/experience)
Posted Date: March 26, 2026 Closing Date: Until Filled
Position Type: 1 Full-Time Position
Location: Southwest Public Health District/May be housed in Dougherty, Colquitt, Baker, or Terrell County
Paygrade/Salary: K-$51.811.26, L-$58,547.06 or M-$66,168.17
Job Code(s):HCP190, HCP191, HCP192
We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. accrual of Annual Leave & 3 wks. accrual of Sick Leave. A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer-matched) 401(k) plan. Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s OR Master’s degree in nursing, public health, or related field from an accredited college or university
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Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health
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Experience conducting home visits and patient home assessments
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Experience with providing intervention services for high-risk newborns and infants
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Experience with Case Management and Community Outreach
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One or more years of Labor and Delivery experience
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Bilingual (Spanish and English).
A State Merit Application for Employment must be submitted to this office by the deadline. Highlight any experience relevant to the preferred qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (a valid driver’s license is necessary) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and disaster responses. The selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be fewer than 10 and should not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. A drug screening, criminal background check, and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants aged 18 to 26 must provide proof of Selective Service registration. All submitted information is subject to verification.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
