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Job description
Salary : $74,758.74 Annually
Location : Americus (Sumter County), GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number:
Division/Section: District 7 County Position
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
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
As a Nurse Practitioner within the Sumter County Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, 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.
Job Responsibilities
This position will be housed in Americus, GA and will travel throughout West Central Health District's 16-county health departments to perform advanced nursing functions. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities: Conduct preventative health care assessments with a focus on PrEP Services, Women's Health, STD examinations and treatment, and hypertension & cancer detection.
Assess the client's condition, perform, and interpret laboratory tests, prescribe appropriate treatments/therapies, and provide education.
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations and minor invasive procedures as medically required/recommended.
Perform insertions and removals of various LARC devices.
Within 2 years of hire, function as an expanded-role nurse to provide nursing care consistent with the patient's level of need.
*Travel will be required throughout West Central Health District's 16-county health departments.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND certification in the specialty area(s) approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Georgia license as an APRN AND CPR certification.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Public Health experience, prior knowledge and/or experience with Women's Health, PrEP services, Women's health, STD examinations.
Additional Information
All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.
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 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
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Serving our community during an emergency event is a condition of employment for Public Health workers. In the event of an emergency, you may be required to work extended hours, to include nights and weekends. Do you accept these conditions? Yes
No
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Have you previously worked for the State of Georgia and/or Georgia Department of Public Health? If yes, please list agency and the county of employment.
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Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health or the County Board of Health? No
Full Time Employee
Part Time Employee
Temp or Contractor
Intern
Volunteer
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What is your highest level of education completed? Doctorate's Degree
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
High School Diploma
GED
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How many years of experience do you have as a Nurse Practitioner? None
Less than 1 Year
1 - 3 years
3 -5 years
More than 5 years
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Do you have a Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse Practitioner AND Georgia license as an APRN AND CPR certification? Yes
No
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Do you have any Public Health Nursing experience? Yes
No
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Do you have any relatives working for West Central Health District's 16-County Health Departments (Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor or Webster counties)? Yes
No
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If yes to question above, please list name, relationship, and the county of employment.
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Have you ever been dismissed or terminated from any State of Georgia government position? If yes, please explain. *Failure to disclose such information may result in disqualification from employment with the Department of Public Health - West Central Health District 7.
Required Question
Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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