County Nurse Manager-Camden County

Description
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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.

Benefits
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
• 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

Under limited supervision manages the programs, staff, clinical services and fiscal processes of Camden County Public Health department. Identifies community partners, providers and agencies and develops relationships to further public health efforts in the community.

M-F work schedule-13 paid holidays-Excellent benefits

All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
Job Responsibilities

Manages and supervises assigned staff to include performance management, clinic staffing, etc

• Assess and evaluate client care, clinic flow and staff efficiency in effort to maximize revenue while providing quality client care
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care plans
• Observes nurses and to ensure that proper nursing care is provided
• Directs and supervises program plans for the client/population-based nursing services of a county health department.
• Monitors and evaluates nursing and other clinical programs for the county.
• Participates in the development and administration of budgets.
• Creates and maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.

Minimum Qualifications
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.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in nursing, public health, or related field from an accredited college or university.

Previous experience in Public Health, developing and managing budget, managing multiple programs, Quality Assurance experience, developing Community Partnerships, managing professional clinical staff and providing education to groups

Additional Information

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Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

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Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

• May be subject to pre-employment drug screen Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email 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. *Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer* The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.