POSTING DATE: APRIL 24, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: *OPEN UNTIL FILLED
This position is subject to close once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified
Full-Time Unclassified Position
SALARY: $58,547.06 Annually
LOCATION: Columbus Health Department, 5601 Veterans Pkwy., Columbus, GA 31904
DUTIES: Under general supervision, this position will be housed at the Columbus Health Department and will provide professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies, and/or procedures to include, but not limited to:
•Function as an expanded-role nurse based out of the Columbus Health Department
•Assist with the overseeing of the daily functions of nursing staff.
•Provide nursing care consistent with the patient’s level of need.
•Utilize the EMR system to accurately document patient care and enter billing information for reimbursement.
•Order and dispense medications based on nursing assessment and according to established nurse protocol.
•Will be responsible for collaborating with the office manager to minimize patient wait time, ensure adequate nursing coverage, and assist with patient care.
•Support staff with outreach events, as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and one (1) year 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 one (1) year of experience at the lower-level PH Registered Nurse 1 (HCP190) or position equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse. Public Health experience.
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.
An applicant who has a disability, which requires special accommodation, should contact the Human Resources office at 706-321-6127.
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
All Applicants Must Apply At: www.dph.georgia.gov Click on “About DPH” then “Careers”. Locate this position and click “Apply” to begin your application.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following:
•Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
•Reference Checks
•Pre-Employment Drug Screening
•I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification