PH RN (DPH Home Visiting)

Posting number: 2026-00139

Department: District 9-2 County Position

Job classification: PH Registered Nurse 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Nursing, Higher Education, Medical

Summary

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.

Examples of duties

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.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

Supplemental 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