Clinical Nurse Manager (Macon-Bibb)

Clinical Nurse Manager

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. 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! As a Clinical Nurse Manager at the Macon-Bibb County Health Department, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well-being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. 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.

Under limited supervision, the Clinical Nurse Manager oversees programs, staff, clinical services, and fiscal operations of the local public health department. The role develops community partnerships, manages resources, and ensures delivery of safe, high-quality public health services.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, evaluate, and train clinical and clerical staff; oversee student training.
• Plan and manage county health programs; maintain compliance; submit reports; support policy development.
• Ensure safe, high-quality services; monitor customer satisfaction; participate in audits and QI projects.
• Manage budgets, supplies, equipment, and facility needs.
• Coordinate education, health promotion, and public engagement activities.
• Provide direct patient care as an expanded role nurse, including labs, treatments, medications, vaccines, education, and referrals; document care thoroughly and appropriately in the EMR.
• Serve as local public health contact; participate in meetings; brief the Board of Health.
• Lead emergency preparedness; oversee facility safety and compliance with fire and safety protocols. Communicates facility needs (including but not limited to painting, landscape, and repairs) to the BOH and appropriate county authority.
• Participate in district projects and committees and other duties as assigned
• Perform additional duties as assigned. Responsibilities and essential functions may change to meet organizational needs.

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

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience working in public health.
• Knowledge of Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) nursing protocols.
• Experience managing federal or state-funded budgets.

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.

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.

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 and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Georgia Department of Public Health