Nurse Practitioner - Newton County

Salary: $88,000.00 Annually
Location : Newton Health Center
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 202600040
Department: Clinical Services
Division: Newton Health Center
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Pay Grade: N

Job Information

Pay Grade: N

A copy of your nursing degree transcripts, a copy of your Georgia Nursing License & CPR card must be attached with this application to be considered for employment.
Description of Duties
Description of Duties:

The incumbent will provide specialized nursing care in our adult health programs including family planning, women's health, sexually transmitted infections, and HIV PreExposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). The incumbent will function under a Public Health nurse protocols, diagnosing and treating patient, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary Public Health clinical team to optimize patient care. The NP will also provide guidance and support to RNs and LPNs working in the Health Department and may support other clinical areas such as immunizations. This position will report to the Nurse Administrator.

Qualifications

Minimum:
Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other 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

Preferred:
2 years of registered nursing experience. One year of Public Health experience in Women's Health Services. Experience using electronic medical records & EMR systems. Ability to speak both English and Spanish is preferred but not required
Additional Information
GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. Required education credentials, license(s), certification(s) and/or registration(s) must be submitted prior to employment. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.
GNR PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our employment practices. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following: Pre-Employment Drug & Medical Screening, Fingerprint Criminal Record Investigation & Reference Checks.
Make a difference in the health of your community and earn great benefits too!

Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competetive network of benefits.

Benefits package includes:

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• Three weeks of Sick Leave per year
• Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee's Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contibution based on the employee's contribution amount
• Life Insurance
• Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available
• Employees are elibible to become member of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia's Own Credit Union.

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Do you have a High School diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to pass a background check?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you fluent in English & Spanish? (Able to translate fluently between English AND Spanish)

• Yes
• No

05

Have you ever been dismissed from ANY government position? If yes, an explanation can be attached with application.

• Yes
• No

06

Have you submitted all required transcripts with your application? All transcripts must be uploaded as attachments to be considered for this position

• Yes
• No

07

Nurses within our clinics are trained in various programs and are trained to practice under full scope of their licensure. This would include performing physical assessments on both male and female patients, sexual health exams/testing/treatment on male and female patients. Would you be willing to perform these duties, with training?
08

This position is a full time position working Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with the occasional need to work outside of these hours for outreach and other activities. Are you available to work these required hours?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you a licensed Nurse in the state of Georgia & do you possess an unencumbered GA Nursing license? (Please attach with your application)

• Yes
• No

10

Knowing that all Public Health staff, regardless of their role are considered responders, are there any challenges that you would have in responding to a Public Health emergency? Is there anything about working for Public Health that concerns you?
11

Do you posses a Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and/or other 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?

• Yes
• No

12

Are you a current GNR Public Health Employee?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have at least 2 years of registered nursing experience? If yes, please ensure it is included in your work history (Full time equivalent).

• Yes
• No

14

What is your highest level of completed education

• HS Diploma or GED equivalent
• Some College- Not Completed
• Technical or Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters or Graduate Degree
• Doctorate Program/Degree
• None of the Above - No education

15

Do you have at least one year of Public Health experience in Women's Health Services?
16

Public Health Experience: Please select from the following:

• I have worked for federal, state or local Public Health (DPH, CDC, etc)
• I have interned for federal, state or local public health
• I have volunteered with Public Health organizations
• I have no experience working, interning or volunteering in Public Health

17

Please describe your experience using electronic medical records & EMR systems. Which EMR systems are your proficient using?
18

I certify that all information in this application is true & the work history section of this application is complete. Resumes can not be submitted in lieu of work history on this application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question