Public Health Nurse

Location: Dawson County Health Department, 54 Hwy, 53 East, Dawsonville, GA, 30534
Recruitment: This position is open to all qualified applicants
Pay Grade: L
Position: 2026-00513
Work Hours: Within the Health Department operating hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday 8-5, Tuesdays 8-7 & Fridays 8-12 (mostly)

Job Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures. Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations. Cares for population with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.

Additional Duties:
 

• Knows vaccine schedules for children and adults
• Gives correct needed vaccines to children and adults
• Gives vaccines needed for school attendance along with correct certifications
• Conducts audits for school and day cares
• Conducts scoliosis screenings for schools
• Conducts hearing/vision/dental screenings needed for school attendance
• Cross-trains to TB, Child Health, Family Planning and IDC clinics
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university AND Current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification OR Associate's degree/diploma in Nursing from an accredited college AND One year of PHN experience AND Completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications:
 

• Superior interpersonal skills
• Ability to work efficiently under established clinic protocols
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with corporate clients
• Self-directed
• Ability to complete tasks without detailed supervision
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience vaccinating all age groups