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Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3

Georgia Department of Public Health

Moultrie, Georgia

$52k–$66k/yr

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Georgia Department of Public Health
RNPublic Health

Posted Aug 25, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $52k–$66k a year. It's an evening shift — the day's work winding down, and the building quieting around you.

What the listing says

Base pay
Salary: K-$51,811.56
Shift
Evenings

About this role

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Description Do you want to make a difference in your community and be off most evenings and weekends? If so, this is the job for you!! Click here to watch the video. Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3 Posted Date: August 20, 2026 Closing Date: Open until filled Position Type: 2 Full-Time Positions Location: Colquitt County Health Department/Moultrie, Georgia Paygrade/Salary: K-$51,811.56, L-$58,547.06, or M-$66,168.17(Based on qualifications/experience) Job Code(s): HCP190, HCP191, HCP192 We offer 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, and 3 weeks of accrued Annual Leave & 3 weeks of accrued Sick Leave. A defined benefit retirement plan, plus (employer-matched) 401(k) plan. Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts). Job Responsibilities Provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and /or procedures with a focus on immunizations for all age categories Provides comprehensive assessments of male/female patients, which may include genitalia exams Collects specimens, performs lab tests, including pregnancy tests, and conducts microscopic assessments Obtains Health History Provides education, treatments, and administers medications and vaccinations May conduct home visits, participate in health fairs, serve on committees, and make presentations Responds to Public Health Emergencies Provides exceptional customer service and maintains HIPAA Standards Maintains CPR Certification Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university, completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire, and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification. (Please mail or bring a copy of your college transcript or diploma for the interview—you must have an official transcript prior to the start date). Physical Requirements include occasional lifting of up to 45 lbs. Additional Information Preferred Qualifications Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health Bachelor’s degree in nursing Baccalaureate-level health assessment course Experience with performing physical exams on males and females, including genitalia Experience administering immunizations TB experience, such as contact investigation, treatments, including Direct Observation Therapy Case management/tracking experience Bilingual (Spanish), ability to interpret and translate health care information orally and in writing from English into the specific foreign language (Spanish) and from the specific foreign language (Spanish) into English. This office must receive a State Merit Application for Employment no later than the deadline. Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (A valid driver’s license is required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. Drug screening, criminal background checks, and immunization records may be required. Male applicants between 18 and 26 must present proof of Selective Service Registration if selected. All information submitted is subject to verification. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we cannot provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. The hiring agency will contact selected applicants for the next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to closing at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Skills for this role

ImmunizationsComprehensive AssessmentsGenitalia ExamsSpecimen CollectionLab TestsPregnancy TestsMicroscopic AssessmentsHealth HistoryMedication AdministrationHome VisitsTB contact investigationDirect Observation Therapy

Certifications

CPR

Requirements

  • Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license
  • hire, and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification

About the employer

Georgia Department of Public Health
Hiring organization

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the state-level public health agency serving Georgia, with this location based in Macon, Georgia. As a state public health department rather than a traditional clinical care facility, DPH focuses on population health,…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • State government employment typically offers job stability and structured civil service protections
  • Public health nursing provides mission-driven work focused on community impact and prevention
  • State employment generally includes defined benefit pension and comprehensive benefits packages

What reviewers flag

  • State government salaries may be lower than private sector or hospital-based nursing positions
  • Bureaucratic processes and government red tape can slow decision-making and innovation
  • Public health funding is subject to state and federal budget fluctuations, which can affect job security and resources
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