Public Health Registered Nurse, Child Health Program Jobs in Albany, GA

Southwest Health District 8-2 

Job Announcement 

Do you desire to ma ke a difference in your    

community and be off most evenings and  weekends ? If so , this is th e job for you!! 

 Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3  

 Posted Date: July 14, 2021 

 Closing Date: Until Filled 

 Position Type: Full-Time/Permanent 

 Location: Child Health Program/Albany, Georgia  Paygrade/Minimum Salary: J-$44,000, K-$48,400, L-$53,240  (Based on qualifications/experience) 

 Job Code(s): HCP190, HCP191 or HCP192 

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General Nature of Work or Job Summary 

• Provides outstanding customer service 

• Maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security • Provides care coordination and case management services • Provides patients assessment/care, educates patient and the family, and  

refers patient to agencies that can assist in meeting health and /or social  needs 

Minimum Qualifications 

(Based on qualifications/experience)  

We offer: 12 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. accrual of Annual  Leave & 3 wks. accrual of Sick Leave. 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. (We have recently increased entry salaries!) 

• Facilitates physician/patient communication & treatment via Telehealth • Position requires extensive travel throughout the 14 county Health District to  include home visits 

• Conducts presentations at schools, churches, organizations, etc., and may  serve on community committees 

• Must maintain CPR certification 

• Physical Requirement(s): Occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs. 

• Physical Requirement(s): Occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs. 

 Associate's degree/diploma in nursing from an accredited college or university and Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license. (Please mail or bring a copy of  College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date).

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in providing case management services 

• Experience performing physical exams on newborns, toddlers, children  and adolescents 

Instructions to Apply + Other Important Information:   

• Baccalaureate level health assessment course • Public Health experience 

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   Southwest Health District 8, Unit 2 

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.  

Southwest Health District 8, Unit 2 

Connie Lewallen-Human Resources 

Connie.lewallen@dph.ga.gov 

1109 North Jackson Street, Albany, GA 31701-2022 

Fax: 229-430-3835 

Link to State Merit Application 

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. 

Only apply if you have a sincere desire to serve and can provide outstanding customer service, 100% of the time!