Salary: $74,758.74 - $92,000.00 Annually
Location : Macon - Bibb County, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number:
Division/Section: District 5-2 County Position
Unit: Macon - Bibb County
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Pay Grade: N

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Come join our team! As a Clinical Nurse Manager 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.
Job Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, the Clinical Nurse Manager oversees programs, staff, clinical services, and fiscal operations of the local public health department. The role develops community partnerships, manages resources, and ensures delivery of safe, high-quality public health services.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, evaluate, and train clinical and clerical staff; oversee student training.
• Plan and manage county health programs; maintain compliance; submit reports; support policy development.
• Ensure safe, high-quality services; monitor customer satisfaction; participate in audits and QI projects.
• Manage budgets, supplies, equipment, and facility needs.
• Coordinate education, health promotion, and public engagement activities.
• Provide direct patient care as an expanded role nurse, including labs, treatments, medications, vaccines, education, and referrals; document care thoroughly and appropriately in the EMR.
• Serve as local public health contact; participate in meetings; brief the Board of Health.
• Lead emergency preparedness; oversee facility safety and compliance with fire and safety protocols. Communicates facility needs (including but not limited to painting, landscape, and repairs) to the BOH and appropriate county authority.
• Participate in district projects and committees and other duties as assigned
• Perform additional duties as assigned. Responsibilities and essential functions may change to meet organizational needs.

Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of nursing experience and completion of a PHN course within one year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification; or two (2) years of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse Spv (HCP193) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Prior experience working in public health.
• Knowledge of Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) nursing protocols.
• Experience managing federal or state-funded budgets.

Additional Information
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.

01

What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• High School Diploma/GED
• Did Not Complete High School/GED

02

Do you currently hold a valid license that authorizes you to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Georgia?

• Yes - I currently hold an active and valid Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Yes - I currently hold an active and valid RN license in another state and can obtain Georgia licensure prior to becoming hired
• No - I do not currently hold a valid RN license

03

How many years of nursing experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years or more

04

How many years of nursing management, supervisory, or leadership experience do you have in a clinical setting?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years or more

05

How many years of experience do you have developing and managing programs, overseeing department budgets, and ensuring quality assurance? Please ensure this experience is clearly defined and documented in the Work Experience section of your application.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years or more

06

How many years of experience do you have working in public health in clinical care or leadership role?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years or more

07

This position is located in Macon, GA (Bibb County). Are you willing and able to commute to this location or relocate within a reasonable commuting distance?

• Yes
• No

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