West Central Health District Georgia
Overview
POSTING DATE: AUGUST 15, 2025 | APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
This position is subject to close once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Full-Time Unclassified Position. LOCATION: West Central Health District, Office Location TBD. Not a remote position.
DUTIES Under supervision of the Perinatal Home Visiting Program Coordinator, this position will be housed in one of the following county health departments (Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Randolph, Stewart, or Sumter) and is not a remote position. This position will provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures to include, but not limited to:
Deliver case management and nursing care according to public health protocols.
Provide services focused on health promotion, illness prevention, and decreasing infant mortality.
Conduct home visits and community outreach services to high-risk perinatal women and infants, primarily through home visitation.
Perform physical assessments, take vital signs, fetal monitoring and perform basic lab screenings.
Provide breastfeeding education and counseling and refer clients to appropriate social and health services.
Maintain accurate records of patient care, services, and responses to treatment.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners.
Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Public Health RN 2 – (Hire-in salary – $58,547.06) • Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a one (1) year 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 one (1) year of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or position equivalent.
Public Health RN 3 – (Hire-in salary – $66,168.17) • Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of two (2) 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 2 (HCP191) or position equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse. Public Health experience.
Note: All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. You may be called to participate in events including staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC), and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If called, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
An applicant who has a disability requiring special accommodation should contact the Human Resources office at 706-321-6127.
All applicants must apply at: www.dph.georgia.gov. Click on “About DPH” then “Careers”. Locate this position and click “Apply” to begin your application.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to:
Criminal Background Check/ Fingerprinting
Pre-Employment Drug Screening
I-9 Employment Verification
Reference Checks
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DUTIES Under supervision of the Perinatal Home Visiting Program Coordinator, this position will be housed in one of the following county health departments (Crisp, Dooly, Macon, Randolph, Stewart, or Sumter) and is not a remote position. This position will provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures to include, but not limited to:
Deliver case management and nursing care according to public health protocols.
Provide services focused on health promotion, illness prevention, and decreasing infant mortality.
Conduct home visits and community outreach services to high-risk perinatal women and infants, primarily through home visitation.
Perform physical assessments, take vital signs, fetal monitoring and perform basic lab screenings.
Provide breastfeeding education and counseling and refer clients to appropriate social and health services.
Maintain accurate records of patient care, services, and responses to treatment.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals and community partners.
Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Public Health RN 2 – (Hire-in salary – $58,547.06) • Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a one (1) year 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 one (1) year of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or position equivalent.
Public Health RN 3 – (Hire-in salary – $66,168.17) • Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of two (2) 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 2 (HCP191) or position equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse. Public Health experience.
Note: All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. You may be called to participate in events including staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC), and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If called, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
An applicant who has a disability requiring special accommodation should contact the Human Resources office at 706-321-6127.
All applicants must apply at: www.dph.georgia.gov. Click on “About DPH” then “Careers”. Locate this position and click “Apply” to begin your application.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to:
Criminal Background Check/ Fingerprinting
Pre-Employment Drug Screening
I-9 Employment Verification
Reference Checks
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