PH RN (DPH Home Visiting)

Salary: $51,811.68 - $66,168.24 Annually Location : Baxley (Appling County), GA Job Type: Full Time Salaried Job Number: 2026-00139 Division/Section: District 9-2 County Position Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: 3/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Description LOCATION NEGOTIABLE WITHIN JEFF DAVIS, APPLING, TOOMBS, TATTNALL, EVANS, CANDLER OR BULLOCH COUNTIES ONLY The Southeast Health District is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of PH Registered Nurse with the DPH Home Visiting program. Who We Are. It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties. What We Offer. As a member of the Southeast Health District, 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. 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 the people of Georgia. Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. Achieve Career Longevity - Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career. Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Work in a 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 yourself. Job Responsibilities Under general supervision, will provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols and programmatic policies and procedures. Provides outreach, support and education to the target population and their surrounding community in order to reduce disparities in birth outcomes. Provides community health and case management services to high-risk perinatal women, infants, and children primarily through home visitation. Provides patient education and refers to agencies that can assist in meeting social and/or health needs. Records pertinent observations and response to treatment. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree/diploma in nursing from an accredited college AND Completion of a PHN Course within one year of hire AND Current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a bachelor's degree in nursing. Bilingual-Spanish. Appropriate interventions for high-risk prenatal patients. Appropriate interventions for high-risk newborns and infants. Home visitation experience. One-year Labor and delivery experience, one year working in a prenatal care clinic, one-year experience working with mothers and babies. Additional Information The Southeast Health District (SEHD) is committed to fostering a culture of health and well-being among its employees. To support this commitment, SEHD encourages staff to incorporate regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote overall health. To assist employees in achieving their wellness goals, the use of designated wellness breaks during the workday is authorized. Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of SEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department. SEHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Applicant selected will be required to provide an "official" college transcript, if applicable. The SEHD may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. Drug and Medical Screening may be required. Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation is required. 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 & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave. 01 The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions? Yes No 02 Do you have an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing? Associate's in Nursing Bachelor's in Nursing Neither Both 03 All ADN's are required to complete the PHN Course within one year of hire. Should you be selected for the position, are you willing to commit to the completion of this course within your first year of employment? Yes No 04 Do you have a current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse? Yes, I am currently licensed in the state of Georgia Yes, but it is with another state and I am eligible to obtain licensure in Georgia prior to becoming hired No 05 Are you CPR/AED certified? Yes No 06 Do you have home visitation experience? Yes No 07 How many years experience do you have working with mothers and babies? None >1 year 1-3 years 3+ years 08 Are you bilingual - Spanish speaking? Yes No 09 Are you currently receiving Retirement Benefits from the State of Georgia? Yes No 10 The location for this position is negotiable ONLY WITHIN the counties of Appling, Jeff Davis, Bulloch, Candler, Evans, Tattnall or Toombs in southeast GA. Applicants will be required to reside, relocate or commute to one of the above listed counties. I acknowledge understanding of the location requirements. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04