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County Nurse Manager, Level 1 or 2
(Terrell County Health Department Director)
Posted Date: October 9, 2024 Closing Date: Open until filled
Position Type: Full-Time Position
Location: Terrell County Health Department/Dawson, Georgia
Paygrade/Salary: N-$74,758.74, O- $84,477.37 (Based on qualifications/experience)
Job Code(s): HCP194, HCP195
We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year, 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).
- Provides overall management of a county health department's nursing, clinical, and population-based services
- Provides programmatic and fiscal oversight, manages budgets, and makes assessments to determine community needs
- Supervises subordinate clinical and non-clinical staff
- Provides direct clinical services of male/female patients, which may include genitalia exams
- Provides exceptional customer service and maintains HIPAA Standards
- Identifies community partners, providers, and agencies to help further public health efforts in the community
- Responds to Public Health Emergencies
HCP 194: Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and three (3) 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; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level PH Registered Nurse Spv (HCP193) or position equivalent.
HCP195: Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of RN supervisory/management experience and completion of PHN course within six (6) months of hire if no PHN experience and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level PH Nursing Spv 1 (HCP194) or position equivalent and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.
Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date.
Physical requirements for this position include the ability to lift up to 45 lbs., and the ability to bend, stoop, and reach up.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous employment with any state's Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in nursing, public health, or related field from an accredited college or university
- Developing and managing budgets
- Managing multiple programs
- Quality Assurance experience
- Managing professional clinical staff
A State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline. Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver's license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. Drug screen, criminal background check and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted 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.
