Pay Grade: M
Job Code: HCP192

The Jackson County Health Department is seeking a Clinic Nurse Supervisor for the Jefferson Health Department.

Under limited supervision, the Clinic Nurse Supervisor would manage the programs, staff, and clinical services of the Jackson County Health Department. Provides professional nursing care in accordance with Northeast Health District nurse protocols, policies, and procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Identifies community partners, providers, and agencies and develops relationships to further public health efforts in the community. Under the direction of the Jackson County Nurse Manager, the Clinic Nurse Supervisor of the Jefferson Health Department would work collaboratively with the Jackson County Commerce Clinic to organize community events and coordinate the delivery of health care within the community.

Minimum 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 nursing experience AND completion of a public health nurse course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:
Previous public health nursing experience
Previous supervisory experience.

Annual salary $66,168 and generous benefits to include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans. Monday-Friday work schedule.

This position is in Jefferson, GA, and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to Jefferson, GA, please specify on the application.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.

Supervises and plans work of assigned staff. Provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND Two years of PHN experience AND Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification OR Associate's degree/diploma in Nursing from an accredited college AND Three years of PHN experience AND Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

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

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH 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 DPH, 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.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH 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.