Perinatal Health Nurse-Liberty

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Brunswick, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2025-10579
Division/Section: District 9-1 County Position
Opening Date: 04/23/2026
Closing Date: 5/31/2026 11:54 AM Eastern


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.


What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Healthteam, 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

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


job duties require home visitation services to medically diagnosed high-risk pregnant, post-partum and inter-conceptual women. They will provide nurse case management to refer for support, education and community resources. Target populations will be provided outreach to reduce disparities in birth outcomes. General clinical support will be provided in the home. Will communicate with health care providers with clients status updates throughout the program. Must have valid drivers license.

Minimum Qualifications


PH Nurse 1-Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification. $51,811.56
PH Nurse 2-Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and 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-$58,547.06
Ph Nurse 3-Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one (1) 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 3 (HCP192) or position equivalent.-$66,168.17
Preferred: BSN, Previous experience in home care and/or medical case management, Newborn and/or Pediatric. Bilingual-Spanish. One year of Labor & Delivery experience OR One year working in a prenatal care clinic or One year experience working with moms and babies.

Additional Information
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit
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

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -

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.
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 (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.
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How many years of Perinatal Care experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1+ Years
• 2+ Years
• 3+ Years
• More than 4 Years

02


Do you have at least one year experience in perinatal case management? Or patient case management?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have an Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and 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?

• Yes
• No

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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?

• Yes
• No

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Are you willing to accept the salary indicated?

• Yes
• No

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