County Nurse Manager-Jackson

County Nurse Manager

The Northeast Health District is seeking a dedicated and experienced County Nurse Manager to lead the Jackson County Health Department. This position provides leadership and oversight for clinical operations, public health programs, staff, and administrative functions while ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered public health services. The County Nurse Manager collaborates with healthcare providers, community partners, local organizations, and district leadership to assess community health needs, strengthen public health initiatives, and improve the overall health of the community.

Work Schedule: Monday, 8:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m.; TuesdayThursday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and support to professional clinical and administrative staff.
• Plan, implement, manage, and evaluate public health programs and clinical services.
• Monitor program performance, staffing, budgets, and fiscal processes to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, clinical standards, and organizational policies.
• Promote quality assurance and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, schools, and other stakeholders to strengthen public health initiatives.
• Assess community health needs and collaborate with leadership to develop strategies that improve health outcomes.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and public health response activities as needed.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that supports employee development and exceptional customer service.

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 Supervisor (HCP193) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public Health nursing
• Supervising professional clinical staff
• Developing and managing budgets
• Managing multiple public health programs
• Quality assurance and continuous quality improvement
• Building and maintaining community partnerships
• Planning and delivering educational presentations
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.

Employee Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• State retirement and savings plans
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Additional Support Programs:

• Physical activity breaks
• Worksite wellness program
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee discounts

The DPH Commissioner and agency 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 help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email View email address on click.appcast.io.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer