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Location : Barnesville (Lamar County), GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number:
Division/Section: District 4 County Position
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
Public Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner 1, 2, or 3

District 4 Public Health
Lamar County Health Department

100 Academy Drive

Barnesville, GA 30204
Performs advanced nursing functions and healthcare services in specialized areas. Operates under a written nurse protocol agreement with their delegating physician, conducts complete physicals, provides treatment, and counsels clients. May prescribe medication in some cases.

All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Distribution site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities

• Conducts physical examinations, performs screening and/or orders diagnostic tests, such as breast and pelvic screening, colposcopy and laboratory tests
• Assesses and provides care for chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and dementia screenings
• Develops comprehensive plans of care
• Performs limited acute care visits outlined in District 4 Nursing Protocols
• Instructs and counsels clients about prescribed therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, emotional problems of daily living, and health maintenance
• Interprets diagnostic test results for deviations from normal, assuring tracking and follow up in accordance with protocol
• Makes tentative diagnosis and decisions about management and treatment of patients
• Obtains, compiles and records client medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination
• Performs therapeutic procedures, such as injections, immunizations, wound care, and infection management
• Orders therapy or medication with physician approval
• Proficient with Long Acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC), including IUD insertion, IUD removal, Nexplanon insertion and Nexplanon removal (If not fully trained in this area, must be willing to undergo proper training to perform this service)

Minimum Qualifications
PH Advanced Practice RN 1 - (Annual Salary - $74,758.74)

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and/orother education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND certification in the specialty area(s) approved by Georgia Board of Nursing AND Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Georgia license as an APRN AND CPR certification
PH Advanced Practice RN 2 - (Annual Salary - $84,477.37)

Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and/orother education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND certification in the specialty area(s) approved by Georgia Board of Nursing AND Two (2) years of nursing experience AND Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Georgia license as an APRN AND current certification in specialty area AND CPR certification; OR Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level PH Advanced Practice RN 1 (HCP200) or position equivalent
PH Advanced Practice RN 3 - (Annual Salary - $95,459.43)
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and/orother education requirements approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing AND certification in the specialty area(s) approved by Georgia Board of Nursing AND Four (4) years of nursing experience AND Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND Georgia license as an APRN AND current certification in specialty area AND CPR certification; OR Two (2) years of experience at the lower-level PH Advanced Practice RN 2 (HCP201) or position equivalent
NOTE: Level of position hired will be based on number of years performing duties consistent with Public Health experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Public Health Nursing Experience
• At least one (1) year of clinical experience working with Family Practice
• Experience with screening, GRITS, and interviewing patients
• Bilingual Spanish/English Speaking Language

Additional Information
Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees:

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit - http://team.georgia.gov/
Additional Perks:

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit - https://www.district4health.org/
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection 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.
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

Have you ever been dismissed from any State of Georgia government position?

• Yes
• No

03

If you have been dismissed from any State of Georgia government position, please explain.
04

Do you have a Master's of Science degree in Nursing?

• Yes
• No

05

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

06

How many years of experience do you have in the Department of Public Health Nursing (PHN) or the County of Board of Health?

• 0< 1 Year
• 1-2 Years
• 3-5 Years
• 6-9 Years
• 10+ Years

07

Do you have a current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse?

• Yes, I am currently licensed in the state of Georgia.
• No, but I am eligible to obtain licensure in Georgia prior to becoming hired.

08

Do you have a current Georgia license to practice as an APRN?

• Yes, I am currently licensed in the state of Georgia.
• No, but I am eligible to obtain licensure in Georgia prior to becoming hired.

09

Are you able to provide a current CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you possess a current, valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to travel within the assigned service area?

• Yes
• No

11

Serving our community during an emergent 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

12

Are you bilingual - Spanish speaking?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have any relatives working for District 4 Public Health or any of our 12 County Health Departments? (Butts, Carroll, Coweta, Fayette, Heard, Henry, Lamar, Meriwether, Pike, Spalding, Troup, and Upson counties)

• Yes
• No

Required Question