Clinical Nurse Manager

Clinical Nurse Manager

Pay Grade: O

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

Come join our team! The North Central Health District (NCHD) seeks an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to work full-time at the HOPE Center. HOPE Center provides full medical care, dental services, and case management to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. It also includes a housing program for people living with HIV/AIDS, COMPASS Pharmacy, and transportation services to appointments. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.

This position will be based in Macon, GA (Bibb County) and does not offer relocation assistance. Candidate must live within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to Macon or surrounding area, please specify on the application.

Job Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, oversees the programs, staff, and clinical services of an infectious disease clinic within the local public health department. Identifies and builds relationships with community partners, providers, and agencies to support public health efforts.

The Clinical Nurse Manager serves as the lead clinical manager, focusing on delivering high-quality, coordinated care for patients living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in alignment with clinical guidelines. This role oversees nursing and case management staff and performs managerial duties, including clinical chart reviews, oversight of state and federal grant reports, and development of clinical policies and procedures, while coordinating with pharmacy and behavioral health services.

Operating within the Hope Center and the North Central Health District, this position collaborates with the clinical team to ensure effective patient care coordination, may provide direct patient care, and participates in clinical quality management and evaluation efforts.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Oversight:

• Ensure seamless coordination between clinical care and case management for better patient throughput.
• Plans, organizes and directs both nursing staff and case management teams.
• Stays abreast of infectious diseases, Ryan White eligibility requirements and case management procedures.
• Serve as liaison between Quest Lab and HOPE Center.
• Assist with patient navigation and address patient concerns.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork between nursing, case managers, and medical staff to optimize patient outcomes.
• Lead monthly clinical and case management staff meetings.
• Verify electronic health records for accuracy to ensure staff documentation is clear and concise.
• Oversee infection control protocols and track medication supply.

Clinical Quality Care & Management:

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols to reduce risks of medical errors.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks to improve efficiency across the agency.
• Monitor, develop and update clinical policies and procedures.
• Conduct clinical chart audits monthly and quarterly

Personnel Management:

• In coordination with NCHD Human Resources, manages staff recruitment, selection, orientation, ongoing training, and disciplinary actions.
• With Hope Center management team, creates, manages, and maintains staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during hours of operation.
• Ensure that there is a plan for orienting and training new staff in their day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
• Empowers and develops Hope Center case managers, eligibility supervisor, and employees to their highest potential.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, two (2) years of which in an administrative or supervisory capacity and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse; or eight (8) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (HCP073) or position equivalent, two (2) years of which in an environment related to the area of assignment, four (4) years of which as a supervisor and current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS treatment and ART (Antiretroviral Therapy)
• Demonstrated success in process improvement to increase agency efficiency
• Advanced proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and data analytics for clinical outcome reporting.
• Strong conflict resolution skills and experience in professional staff development and mentorship

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical activity 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 physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency's primary worksite and be able to report to the office when required. 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. Relocation assistance will not be provided. 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: View email address on click.appcast.io. 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.