Health Nursing Supervisor Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $62,331.12 - $81,955.29 Annually
Location : Richmond Co Health Dept Laney Walker, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2026-00448
Division/Section: District 6 County Position
Opening Date: 04/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance
If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.
As a Richmond County Public Health RN Supervisor, 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.
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

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 14 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30-minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Job Responsibilities
*Assists County Nurse manager (CNM) with daily operations of health department(s).
* Serves as mentor/preceptor for new nurses and or preceptors for nursing students
*May manage specific program activities and or specific program evaluation
*Supervises and plans work of assigned staff
*Applies principles of population health to practice
*Participates in the planning, organizing and evaluation of program areas to insure the goals and objectives(s) of the program are met
*Provides treatments, administers medications/vaccines and provides preventive and maintenance care to patient/families consistent with care plan and or physician treatment plan.
Will serve as second in charge to assist CNM with staffing/ assignments and care for patients Will serve as nurse lead/expert in specific clinic programs Will work closely with CNM , nursing Director and nursing education coordinator to ensure all nursing protocols are up to date and followed closely by all nursing personnel.
All East Central Health District 6 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.
Minimum Qualifications
BSN minimal requirement from accredited school of nursing Georgia or compact nurses active license required
CPR active certification Department of Public Health/ERN training required
MAPEP
Under the pre-employment fitness-for-duty this position is considered a:

• Category 4: Health-related:

Positions where medical knowledge and skills are required, such as nurses or therapists.
Additional Information
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: 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 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.
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.