Georgia Department of Public Health
Location
Tate, GA | United States
Job description
Salary: $90,324.50 - $122,321.19 Annually
Location : Hybrid, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2023-06797
Division/Section: Div of Women, Children & Nursing
Opening Date: 02/23/2024
Closing Date: 3/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description Pay Grade: R
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Who we are. We protect lives.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.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
- Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
- Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
- Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
- Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
- Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
- Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
As the Chief Nurse within the Division of Women, Children, and Nursing Services at the Georgia Department of Public Health, 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.
Job Responsibilities Pay Grade: R
This position provides state-wide leadership for Public Health nursing practice. Serves as Director for the Office of Nursing and provides leadership and guidance to senior nurses responsible for nurse protocols and training requirements, school health, emergency preparedness, and education and professional development.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Plans, organizes, and directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of public health nursing roles in programs including women's health, child health, chronic disease, communicable disease, and emergency preparedness.
- Develops and manages the strategic plan for Public Health Nursing and provides leadership to assure optimum support for and utilization of nurses in an ever-changing environment.
- Responsible for working to increase effective communication and coordination between local Public Health staff and DPH programs.
- Directs the formulation and development of policies to support clinical service delivery and other initiatives and programs as indicated.
- Serves as a member of the Department's policy development team.
- Provides supervision, leadership, and support for the Office of Nursing staff.
- Responsible for assuring nurse protocols and policy and procedures for nurse training are up to date, follow national recommendations and standards of care, and meet the public health service delivery needs.
- Responsible for assuring nursing processes are in place for emergency response including sheltering during public health emergency events.
- Responsible for assuring leadership for school health nursing including guidance and support for compliance with legislative requirements.
- Responsible for assuring leadership and efficient processes are in place for continuing medical and nursing education.
- Responsible for assuring the provision of Public Health Nursing's Health Assessment Course.
- Serves as a member of the DPH/District Annex Review Committee.
- Serves as a member of Division Leadership.
Minimum Qualifications Doctorate or Master's degree in Nursing, Public Health or related field from an accredited college or university AND Ten years of professional nursing management/supervisory experience AND Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Public Health.
Experience in public health nursing.
Additional Information 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:
[email protected].
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.
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, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
No benefits are offered for part time employees.
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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?
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What is your highest level of education completed?
- Doctorate's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- High School Diploma
- GED
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Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health?
- No
- Full Time Employee
- Part Time Employee
- Temp or Contractor
- Intern
- Volunteer
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Do you have a current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse?
- Yes, I am currently licensed in the state of Georgia
- Yes, but it is with another state and I am eligible to obtain licensure in Georgia prior to becoming hired
- No
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How many years nursing management, supervisor or leadership experience in a clinical setting do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1-3 Years
- 3-5 Years
- 5-7 years
- 7-10 years
- 10-12 years
- 12 years or more
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How many years of Public Health Nursing experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1+ Years
- 2+ Years
- 3+ Years
- More than 4 Years
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