Nursing Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Must Haves:

• Active Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license
• 3+ years of nursing experience
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• • If ASN, must be willing to complete a BSN/PHN-related course within the first year of hire
• CPR/BLS certification
• Experience administering vaccines to pediatric and adult populations
• Ability to work independently within established nursing protocols
• Comfort supervising and guiding small clinical and administrative teams
• Strong community engagement experience (outreach events, partnerships, rotary clubs, etc.)

Plusses:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Public health nursing experience/strong understanding of public health services
• Experience in women’s health, STI/STD clinics, family planning, or child health programs
• Spanish language skills (read, write, and speak)
• Background in clinic leadership
• Experience in outpatient or physician office settings
• Comfort with EMR systems

Job Description:

A large health system in Georgia is seeking a Nurse Manager to oversee clinical operations in Young Harris, Georgia. Under limited supervision, this role manages nursing staff, clinical services, quality assurance processes, and select fiscal responsibilities within a local public health clinic. The Nurse Manager plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality patient care while maintaining compliance with public health regulations and established nursing protocols. This position is responsible for supervising nursing and clerical staff, overseeing laboratory workflows, coordinating nurse coverage during public health emergencies, and leading outreach initiatives to strengthen community engagement. The Nurse Manager also provides direct patient care, including administering vaccines to children and adults, conducting school-required screenings and audits, and supporting programs such as TB, Child Health, Family Planning, and Infectious Disease clinics. The ideal candidate is a self-directed nurse who thrives in an autonomous environment, values community involvement, and is passionate about public health. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking their first leadership role or a shift from bedside nursing into a public health setting with meaningful community impact.

Day-to-Day:

• Supervise and support clinic nursing staff and administrative personnel, typically overseeing 1–2 nurses and two clerical staff members
• Manage daily clinic operations, staff scheduling, and nurse coverage during public health emergencies
• Ensure quality assurance standards are met across all clinical services within the health department
• Administer vaccines to children and adults and ensure accurate documentation and certifications for school attendance
• Oversee basic lab processes and ensure compliance with public health and regulatory standards
• Cross-train and support multiple public health programs, including TB, Child Health, Family Planning, and Infectious Disease clinics
• Coordinate and participate in community outreach events to build partnerships and drive patient engagement
• Build strong rapport with patients and community partners while representing the clinic in local organizations
• Travel within the district for trainings, quarterly manager meetings, and outreach as needed
  As an PH County Nurse Manager  within the Towns County Health Department within the District Two, Georgia Department of Public Health ,  you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, three weeks' vacation (PTO) & 3 weeks' sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance .