PH RN-Home Visiting Program

In this role, you will provide professional nursing care, case management, and health education to pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and infants through home visitation services designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes and promote healthy families. Services are provided primarily in community settings through frequent home visits to an assigned caseload of pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and infants.

Salary : $63,000.00 Annually
Location : Athens, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2026-00809
Division/Section: District 10 County Position
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Pay Grade: K

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the peopleof Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.
What We Offer.As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• 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
The Northeast Health District is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Public Health Nurse to join our Home Visiting Program. In this role, you will provide professional nursing care, case management, and health education to pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and infants through home visitation services designed to improve maternal and child health outcomes and promote healthy families.
Services are provided primarily in community settings through frequent home visits to an assigned caseload of pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and infants. Extensive travel throughout the Northeast Health District's 10-county service area is required. The primary work location and service area may be determined based on the employee's residence to best support program operations and community needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide professional nursing care and case management in accordance with established public health protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Promote maternal and child health through health education, illness prevention, and interventions designed to reduce infant mortality.
• Conduct home visits and community outreach to high-risk perinatal women, postpartum mothers, and infants.
• Perform nursing assessments, obtain vital signs, conduct fetal monitoring, and perform basic laboratory screenings.
• Provide breastfeeding education, counseling, and referrals to appropriate medical, behavioral health, and community resources.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care, services provided, and client progress.
• Collaborate with physicians, healthcare providers, community agencies, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care and improve client outcomes.
• Participate in emergency preparedness and public health response activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND completion of a PHN course within one year of hire AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification. Note: No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Experience providing care to high-risk prenatal patients.
• Experience providing care to high-risk newborns and infants.
• Home visitation experience.
• One (1) year of labor and delivery experience.
• One (1) year of experience in a prenatal care clinic.
• One (1) year of experience working with mothers and infants.

A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
Additional Information
Employee Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• State retirement and savings plans
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Additional Support Programs:

• Physical activity breaks
• Worksite wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH 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 receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.

BENEFITS

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 and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.
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.
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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

What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate's Degree
• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• High School Diploma/GED
• Did Not Complete High School/GED

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How many years of experience do you have providing home visitation services to pregnant women, postpartum mothers, infants, or families?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• More than 2 years

04

How many years of experience do you have providing nursing care to pregnant women, postpartum mothers, or infants?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• More than 2 years

05

How many years experience do you have providing nursing case management or coordinating care for patients?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• More than 2 years

06

How many years of nursing experience do you have in Labor & Delivery, a prenatal care clinic, Women's Health, Maternal Child Health, or caring for mothers and infants?

• None
• Less than 5 years
• 1-2 years
• More than 2 years

07

How many years of experience do you have working with high-risk prenatal patients, newborns, or infants?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• More than 2 years

08

How many years of experience do you have documenting patient care and maintaining accurate medical records in an electronic health record (EHR)?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• More than 2 years

09

How many years of experience do you have collaborating with physicians, community partners, or multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• More than 2 years

10

This position requires frequent home visits and extensive travel throughout the Northeast Health District's 10-county service area. Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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