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Location : East Central Health District-6, Augusta, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2026-00622
Division/Section: District 6 County Position
Opening Date: 06/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. (Home visits will be in Richmond, Emanuel, Jenkins, Burke, Screven, and Jefferson counties)
If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.
As a Perinatal Public Health RN within East Central Public Health District, 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.
Starting Salary: $60,000
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
Under broad supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with nurse protocols, policies and/or procedures.
Focuses on the prevention of illness, injury, or disability, the promotion of health and maintenance of the health of populations.
Cares for populations with special needs during disasters/emergencies and biological and chemical protocols.
Identify high risk populations and tailor interventions based on the needs of the population and resources available.
Provide home visiting services to identify, assess and provide care coordination services to eligible perinatal patients and qualifying infants.
Coordinates program services with other service providers and community organizations to promote optimal implementation.
Screen and refer clients to other community service providers.
Monitoring per program guidelines, educational instruction, materials to promote wellness, safety, and pregnancy and postpartum complications.
Monitor for infant complications to include feeding, weight, head circumference, and developmental screening.
Develop a plan of care for individuals and families, modify treatment plans as indicated by client's responses and conditions.
Provide referral/linkage when medical and environmental risks are identified to appropriate services.
Promote program through community engagement and outreach events.
Develop and sustain community partnerships.
Must have the ability to work independently, be self-motivated and have exceptional time-management, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Maintain knowledge of and seek out new community resources.
Have reliable transportation.
Travel is reimbursed at the State of Georgia mileage rate.
Position will provide home health visits in Richmond, Emanuel, Jenkins, Burke, Screven and Jefferson County. Home visits anticipated to expand through all district 6 counties
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
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse AND CPR certification, OR associate degree in nursing from an accredited, college or university AND One year of nursing experience AND current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license AND CPR certification.
Preferred Qualification:
Perinatal and/or infant experience Bilingual, computer skills, and outreach service experience
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.