PH Registered Nurse - Charlton/Brantley

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PH Registered Nurse - Charlton/Brantley

Salary

$51,811.68 - $66,168.24 Annually

Location

Ware, GA

Job Type

Full Time Salaried

Job Number

2025-10493

Division/Section

District 9-2 County Position

Opening Date

07/01/2025

Closing Date

7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The Brantley County & Charlton County Health Departments are seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of PH Registered Nurse based in either  Nahunta, GA or Folkston, GA

As a RN with the SEHD, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.

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.

Job Responsibilities

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols.  Provides community health services in programs such as Women’s Health, Child Health, Adult Health, etc. to the general public.  Assesses the client’s condition, develops plans of care, provides treatments, educates clients, and refers clients to agencies that can assist in meeting social and/or health needs.  Records pertinent observations and responses to treatment. Adheres to protocols set in place for vaccine administration and specimen collection, including but not limited to appropriate patient identification, registration, preparation and administration of vaccine, COVID-19 specimen collection (nasopharyngeal and/or pharyngeal swabs and/or venipuncture), labeling, requisitioning, and preparation of specimens for transport to the lab by courier. Ensures that all safety precautions, HIPAA requirements and data entry are accurate and acknowledged. Administer vaccinations during designated events such as mass vaccination clinics or in the event of a declared emergency. 

This position will serve at both Charlton County Health Department and Brantley County Health Department.  

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications
Completion of a bachelor’s degree in nursing. One year of experience as a registered professional nurse. Bilingual.

Additional Information

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) is committed to fostering a culture of health and well-being among its employees. To support this commitment, SEHD encourages staff to incorporate regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote overall health.

To assist employees in achieving their wellness goals, the use of designated wellness breaks during the workday is authorized. Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information:

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of SEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

SEHD is 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.

Applicant selected will be required to provide an “official” college transcript, if applicable.  The SEHD may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

Drug and Medical Screening may be required.  

Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation is required.

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.

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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have an 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 Registration Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you have a Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited college or university?
  • Yes
  • No
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How many years of nursing experience do you have?
  • 0<1 Years
  • 1-2 Years
  • 3-5 Years
  • 6-9 Years
  • More than 10 Years
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Are you bilingual - Spanish speaking?
  • Yes
  • No
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Are you currently receiving Retirement Benefits from the State of Georgia?
  • Yes
  • No
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By checking the box below, you acknowledge that you understand this position requires a split schedule between the Charlton County Health Department and the Brantley County Health Department
  • I understand and acknowledge the split schedule of this position.

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Employer
Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)
Address
200 Piedmont Ave, SE
West Tower
Atlanta, Georgia, 30334