Clinical Case Manager - RN

Posting number: 2026-00742

Department: District 5-2 County Position

Division: Macon - Bibb County

Job classification: PH Registered Nurse 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Management, Nursing, Medical

Summary

Pay Grade: L

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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. 
  
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• 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 Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – 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 you

Come join our team! As a Clinical Case Manager - RN at the Macon Bibb County Health Department, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals working to protect the health and well-being of communities across the state by supporting vital public health initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, a great schedule, and a healthy work-life balance, allowing you to grow your career while maintaining time for what matters most to you.

Examples of duties

Provides comprehensive case management services. Responsible for coordinating care, monitoring treatment adherence, facilitating access to healthcare services, and ensuring timely follow-up for patients diagnosed with or at risk for tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and women requiring breast and cervical cancer screening follow-up.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing case management for patients diagnosed with or suspected of tuberculosis (TB), including assessment, treatment monitoring, medication adherence, patient education, and successful completion of therapy.

• Coordinate and monitor follow-up care for patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and abnormal mammogram or Pap test results, including patient notification, referrals, treatment coordination, and follow-up to ensure timely completion of recommended care.

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with Georgia Department of Public Health nurse protocols, utilizing sound clinical judgment to assess, treat, educate, and monitor patients throughout the continuum of care.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, monitor patient progress, coordinate referrals, and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.

• Educate patients and families on disease processes, treatment plans, medications, preventive health practices, available community resources, and healthy lifestyle choices to support informed decision-making.

• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatments, referrals, education, consultations, and follow-up activities in the electronic medical record and required public health reporting systems.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations, public health reporting requirements,