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Hourly Public Health Nurse

We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:
Hourly Public Health Nurse (10589)

Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, the DeKalb County Board of Health works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents. 
 
Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbhealth.net.

Location: Richardson Health Center
Division/Department: Clinical Services 
Salary: $42.00 Hourly / Pay Grade TPW / Job Code T7001


Requirements

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with established nurse protocols, policies, and procedures. Works in the Ryan White HIV Care clinic and program area to performs client assessments, provides treatments, educates clients on health problems and assists with the provision of the necessary referrals to internal and external health care providers. Assists with weekly and monthly vaccine inventory. Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols. Performs other duties as assigned.

TYPICAL TASKS:
• Identifies high risk HIV patients and tailor interventions based on the needs of the population and the resources available.
• Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines and provides preventive and maintenance care to patient/families consistent with nurse protocols.
• Screens and refers clients to other community service providers.
• Participates in the planning, organizing and evaluation of program areas to ensure the goals and objective(s) of the program are met.
• Provides clinical services to HIV population.
• Applies principles of population health to practice.
• Conducts comprehensive assessments and develops comprehensive plans of care for HIV client’s health care needs.
• Provides health care, BLS, first aid, immunizations
• Provides health education instruction and/or classes to individuals, families, for the promotion and maintenance of health.
• Develops and sustains community partnerships.
• Participates in drills and exercises on pandemic planning, mass sheltering, and mass dispensing.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• May manage specific program activities and/or specific program evaluations.
• Cross training in various clinical services
• Provides additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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 
Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND One year of PHN experience AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR Certification.
 NOTE:  Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. 
Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason. 
 
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: ”Career Opportunities” at Job Opportunities | Locations: dekalb county | Sorted by Posting Date descending | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (governmentjobs.com)If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray1@dph.ga.gov. 

 DEKALB PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Date Posted
06/18/2026
Job Reference
2023-07210
Organization
District 3-5 County Position
Location
DeKalb County, GA
Category
Nursing
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